6 JENIS RUMAH ADAT PAPUA #ghalibachanel #youtube #adatbudaya

Summary

Papua Island is home to diverse and lesser-known traditional houses, reflecting the unique cultures of its tribes. These include the Honai of the Dani tribe, the Kariwari used for education and worship, and the tree houses of the Korowai tribe, built to protect against wild animals. The Dani tribe’s Honai is a distinctive mushroom-shaped structure for men, while women have their own smaller, separate spaces. Other traditional homes like the Punian and Wuni serve as educational hubs. Despite their beauty, some of these dwellings, like the Korowai tree house, are at risk of disappearing due to dwindling populations.

Takeaways

• 😀 Papua Island is home to a rich cultural diversity, but its traditional houses are not widely known outside the region.
• 😀 Honai is the traditional house of the Dani tribe and can only be entered by adult men. It has a mushroom-like shape and a cone-shaped roof made of straw.
• 😀 The Dani tribe's honai is similar in structure to the mbaru Niang house in NTT but is smaller and lacks windows.
• 😀 The Honai has two floors and a central area for a bonfire, with only one door for access.
• 😀 The Eb, also known as nandattebayo, is a house for women in the Dani tribe. It serves as a place to educate daughters and is smaller than the Honai.
• 😀 Wangi-wangi is another type of traditional house used as a pen for livestock and pets. It is similar in shape to the Dani Honai but located farther from the main house.
• 😀 Kariwari is a traditional house of the Tobali Enggros tribe, located near Lake Sentani. It has two floors and serves as a place for educating teenage boys from 12 years old.
• 😀 The Punian house is a square-shaped structure with an inverted boat-like roof. It is used by the Biak Numfor tribe and helps young men learn life experiences.
• 😀 In West Papua, you can find the traditional houses of the Arfak mountain tribe, including stilt houses, often called 'the house of 1006 feet.' These houses are built on small logs as the foundation.
• 😀 The Korowai tribe in Papua constructs their houses on trees, about 15-30 meters above the ground, to avoid wild animals and evil spirits. These tree houses are becoming rare, with only about 3,000 members of the tribe remaining.

Q & A

What are some of the lesser-known traditional houses of Papua?

Papua is home to various traditional houses, many of which are not widely known. In addition to the iconic Honai, other examples include the Eb house, the Kariwari, the Punian, the Moda Kyak Saat Aui Koje, and the tree houses of the Korowai tribe.

What is the Honai and who inhabits it?

The Honai is a traditional house primarily inhabited by the Dani tribe in Papua. It is a cone-shaped structure made of straw with wooden walls. This house is exclusively for adult men of the Dani tribe.

Why is the Honai designed without windows?

The Honai is designed without windows and has only one door for entry, a feature that enhances privacy and security for its inhabitants. Its central room also serves as a communal space where a bonfire is maintained.

What is the purpose of the Eb house in Dani tribe culture?

The Eb house is a traditional residence for women in the Dani tribe. It serves as a place for mothers to educate their daughters, reflecting the tribe's belief in the importance of women as the bearers of life.

How is the Kariwari different from other traditional houses?

The Kariwari is an octagonal, two-story house built by the Tobati-Enggros tribe in Jayapura. It functions primarily as an educational and worship space for teenage boys, where they receive cultural teachings and spiritual guidance.

What distinguishes the Punian house of the Biak Numfor tribe?

The Punian is a square-shaped house with a unique roof resembling an inverted boat. Located on the north coast of Papua, it serves as a place where young men of the Biak Numfor tribe undergo education and training for life experiences.

What is the significance of the Moda Kyak Saat Aui Koje house in West Papua?

The Moda Kyak Saat Aui Koje is a traditional house built on stilts by the Arfak Mountain tribe in West Papua. Its foundation consists of many small, round logs, which give it the name 'House of the 1000 Feet.' It reflects the tribe's adaptation to the environment and the need for elevated homes.

Why do the Korowai tribe build their houses in trees?

The Korowai tribe constructs their houses 15-30 meters above the ground in trees to protect themselves from wild animals and evil spirits, creating a safe and elevated living space.

How tall are the Korowai tree houses, and what materials are used to build them?

Korowai tree houses are built 15-30 meters high in trees and are made using wood and thatched leaves. The design helps the tribe avoid threats from animals and spirits, and it reflects their deep connection to nature.

How many members of the Korowai tribe are left, and why is their traditional tree house nearly extinct?

There are only about 3,000 members of the Korowai tribe remaining. Their traditional tree houses are nearly extinct because of the decline in the tribe's population and the influence of modernity, leading to a gradual loss of these cultural practices.