Variations of Teke on Ngalaksa ceremony (population census) in Baduy tribe

Abstract

Ngalaksa is a traditional ceremony in Baduy Tribe, Indonesia. The ceremony serves as a substitute for the population census. This paper uses qualitative analysis methods with anthropological approaches, especially ethnography and Feldman art criticism (descriptive-formal-symbolic analysis). This study aims to identify the various forms of teke at traditional ceremony Ngalaksa in Baduy Tribe. There are four types of teke are categorized by sex and age of a person, including 1) Teke made of kiray leaf that is destined for residents of Baduy Tribe. 2) Teke goler made of kiray leaf that is intended for the residents of Baduy Tribe Outdoor. 3) Teke kanteh made of rolls of yarn and carpets (bamboo to roll the yarn) which is destined for infants in the womb of 1-6 months. 4) Teke strands made of rolls of yarn and carpets that are destined for babies within 7 months of age. In the future, this research is expected to be a reference to examine the symbols of various forms of teke to understand ethnic behavioral patterns and customs, as part of customary and cultural wealth in Indonesia.