Toraja Glyphs: An Ethnocomputation Study of Passura Indigenous Icons
For the Toraja, an ethnic group indigenous to South Sulawesi, Indonesia, ornamental engravings known as ′passura′ form more than simple decorative elements on their local architecture—they are symbolic icons that convey spiritual messages. As a representative art form, passura are significant on two...
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| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.3130/jaabe.16.39 |