The Importance of Preserving Memories-A Story of a Long Apu Family's Pesaka Beads

Beads have played an important role in Dayak society for several centuries. They are seen not only as decorative objects valued merely for their aesthetic qualities but have a deeper significant cultural value placed on them. Some beads have ritualistic purposes and are only worn during certain ritu...

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Main Authors: Justin Dit, Terry, Foong, Eileen Paya
Format: Conference Paper
Published: 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/86025