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tribe is not inhabited by only one family, but is the home of several families. There is even a Betang
house which is 150 meters long and 30 meters wide. The inside of the house will be divided into
cubicles to divide the place of each family. With the shape of the house, the Dayak tribe always
prioritizes togetherness in life. All the lives of everyone who lives in Betang's house will be
regulated in a customary law, whether it is the rules for sharing food, maintaining security, or
farming.
Historical objects
There are 3 heirlooms belonging to the Dayak tribe which are well known in the
community, including:
1. Agit dan sa’sawak manic
Agit is a piece of jewelery used by the Menyuke Dayak shaman, Pontianak Regency, in
shamanic ceremonies or religious ceremonies. Agit is in the form of a necklace made of rattan,
shells, animal fangs, blue and red glass beads.
Meanwhile, the Sa'sawak manic is a belt used by Dayak women in West Kalimantan which
consists of 6 series of glass beads, bone stones separated by 4 horn plates, wood and bone as
reinforcement.
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