DP106_28 - A view of a mbaru niang (round conical-shaped house), Pongkor, Manggarai, Flores, Indonesia

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CreatorDorothy PelzerDescriptionThe Manggaraians believe that the house is a sacred place where there is contact between people and spirits and the building of every part of this house is preceded by some ritual. The cone-shaped house is traditionally identified with them.Date Original9 July 1965CountryIndonesia

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SeriesISEAS0077 DP106_07-21, ISEAS0078 DP106_22-32, DP107_01-03, 06-08 & 10SEACC CollectionDorothy Pelzer

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SubjectPongkorManggaraiFloresIndonesiaMbaru niang (Round conical-shaped house)Houses

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DP106_28 - A view of a mbaru niang (round conical-shaped house), Pongkor, Manggarai, Flores, Indonesia

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