We use cookies on our website for a number of purposes, including analytics, performance, and advertising. Learn more.
OK!
Boo
SIGN IN
Universes
Nias Community
The nias community, chat, and discussion.
JOIN NOW
1 souls
No posts yet!
Meet New People
20,000,000+ DOWNLOADS
JOIN NOW
Related Posts
#museums
1mo
ENFJ
Pisces
Saita Gari
Saita Gari literally means the gari (sword) hanger, this wooden pillar believed to be located inside the osali (temple) as a part of ancient Nias religion's ritual. On the peak of the pillar is an adu zatua (ancestor statue). It is suspected that Saita Gari is a representation of a sacred tree in... read more
6
2
#museums
5mo
ENFJ
Pisces
Osa-Osa
Osa-osa is an adu (statue) that functions as a chair or seat during ceremonies. The culture of making osa-osa is popular in southern Nias. This statue depicts Lasara, a mythical animal in ancient Nias religion. The material is made of stone or wood. The one-headed osa-osa is generally used as a... read more
5
2
#museums
6mo
ENFJ
Pisces
Southern Nias Traditional Coffin
This coffin comes from southern Nias, this coffin is decorated with the head of a Lasara which is a mythical animal in ancient Nias religion. At the top of the lid of this casket there is a male figure in a lying position. These coffin were made for nobles who were considered to have contributed... read more
4
2
#culture
6mo
ENFJ
Pisces
Traditional Costume from North Sumatra Province
There are a lot of ethnic or tribe in North Sumatra, but on this picture represented six tribe. Here they are : 1. Malay (top left) 2. Simalungun (top center) 3. Mandailing/Angkola (top right) 4. Karo (bottom left) 5. Pak-Pak (bottom center) 6. Batak Toba (bottom right) PS : Nias tribe is also... read more
4
2