Abstract
Soa is a combination of several genealogically territorial eyes of the house. Each Soa usually has a symbol in the form of Totem, which is the identity of each Soa. Soa is still maintained until now. Even every symbol or Totem is still present in implementing traditional ceremonies. This study aimed to discover Soa and its role based on Totem in Negeri Hutumuri, South Leitimur Sub-district, Ambon City. This research is qualitative. The data source was obtained by purposive sampling. The Soa heads and traditional elders were used as informants. Data collection techniques through interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. The results of the study show: 1) Soa in the life of the people of Negeri Hutumuri consists of 5 Soa, namely Soa Pattihutung, Soa Mokihutung, Soa Tutupasar, Soa Lapaut, and Soa Puasel. 2) The role of each Soa is based on the Totem: 1. Soa Pattihutung, with the symbol of the Soa pigeon is role as an honest leader in leadership (King); 2. Soa Mokihutung symbolizes the Soa Mangole bird in charge of maintaining maritime security (Kewang sea/marine police). 3. Soa Tutupasar with the symbol of Soa, namely Soa-Soa, in charge of maintaining forest security (Kewang land/forest police). 4. Soa Lapaut, with the symbol of the Soa snake, is in charge of maintaining security and order (police/soldiers). 5. Soa Puasel, with the symbol of the Soa frog maintaining the cleanliness of water and art in the Negeri Hutumuri.Soa adalah gabungan dari beberapa mata rumah secara teritorial genealogis. Setiap Soa biasanya memiliki lambang berupa Totem yang menjadi identitas masing-masing Soa. Soa masih dipertahankan sampai sekarang. Bahkan setiap lambang atau Totem tetap ada dalam pelaksanaan upacara adat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Soa dan perannya berdasarkan Totem di Desa Hutumuri, Kecamatan Leitimur Selatan, Kota Ambon. Penelitian ini bersifat kualitatif. Sumber data diperoleh secara purposive sampling. Para kepala suku Soa dan tetua adat dijadikan sebagai informan. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi partisipatif, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: 1) Soa dalam kehidupan masyarakat Negeri Hutumuri terdiri dari 5 Soa, yaitu Soa Pattihutung, Soa Mokihutung, Soa Tutupasar, Soa Lapaut, dan Soa Puasel. 2) Peran masing-masing Soa berdasarkan Totem: 1. Soa Pattihutung yang dilambangkan dengan Soa Merpati berperan sebagai pemimpin yang jujur ??dalam kepemimpinan (Raja); 2. Soa Mokihutung dengan lambang burung Soa Mangole yang bertugas menjaga keamanan laut (Kewang laut/polisi laut). 3. Soa Tutupasar dengan lambang Soa yaitu Soa-Soa, bertugas menjaga keamanan hutan (Kewang darat/polisi hutan). 4. Soa Lapaut yang dilambangkan dengan Soa Ular bertugas menjaga keamanan dan ketertiban (polisi/tentara). 5. Soa Puasel, dengan lambang Soa Katak menjaga kebersihan air dan kesenian di Negeri Hutumuri.
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Matitaputty, J. K. (2021). Totem: Soa and Its Role in the Indigenous Peoples Lives of Negeri Hutumuri - Maluku. Society, 9(2), 429–446. https://doi.org/10.33019/society.v9i2.358
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