Authors:Rahfi Muhammad Pages: 137 - 158 Abstract: This article examines the functions of stone tools from Gua Arca site, Kangean Island, Madura, Province of East Java. This research aims to determine the functionality of the stone tools through tool-type and use-wear analysis and compare them with the experimental result from the experts. The knowledge of the stone tools functions was build by classifying the stone tools into a particular type that depends on edge attributes, including the edge localization and edge angle. Hereafter, the stone tools sorted to separate which of the 142 stone tools have a use-wear indication. The sorting result showed that ten stone tools have several traces that indicate the usage of the tools. Hereafter, the use-wear analysis conducted on these ten tools was observed and recorded according to the use-wear form, localization, and distribution on the tool edges. After that, the results on tool-type and use-wear analysis compared with the experts’ experiments. It explained the correlation between use-wear with the tools activities and the worked materials. The similarities between the use-wear forms from the experts’ experiments result and stone tools use-wear forms from the Gua Arca site used to interprate its functions. Based on the research conducted, it is estimated stone tools of Gua Arca were used for woodworking and food processing. PubDate: 2021-11-30 DOI: 10.30883/jba.v41i2.885 Issue No:Vol. 41, No. 2 (2021)
Authors:Dicky Caesario Wibowo Pages: 159 - 176 Abstract: Gender roles are defined as social construction of activities and statuses associated to specific genders in a society. This article aims to investigate gender roles among prehistoric community in Gilimanuk Sites based on the division of labor by sex. This research uses bioarchaeological approach by comparing entheseal changes on 42 male and female individuals. The result shows there is no specific activity associated to certain sex in daily subsistence. This indicates the gender construction in the prehistoric fishing community in Gilimanuk Sites. PubDate: 2021-11-30 DOI: 10.30883/jba.v41i2.631 Issue No:Vol. 41, No. 2 (2021)
Authors:Ashar Murdihastomo Pages: 177 - 194 Abstract: Shiva is one-third of the highest Gods in Hindu religion, who together with Brahma and Vishnu form Trimurti. The worship of Shiva is embodied in the form of lingga or a statue, decorated with distinctive ornaments and attributes commonly depicted to identify Shiva. A statue with inventory number 29a/3184 in the National Museum Indonesia depicts Siwa with flower and animal ornament which have never been found in other Shiva statues. This article aims to investigate the religious concept flourished during the making of this statue by conducting an iconographic analysis on the said ornaments. Through a descriptive-explanatory approach, the author suggests that the Indian lotus (padma) and goose (hamsa) ornaments are the representation of Shaiva Siddhanta rite practiced during XIII-XIV century CE in the eastern Java. PubDate: 2021-11-30 DOI: 10.30883/jba.v41i2.621 Issue No:Vol. 41, No. 2 (2021)
Authors:Muhammad Faiz Pages: 195 - 214 Abstract: Yoni at the Watu Genuk Site, Kragilan, Mojosongo, Boyolali is one of the many Hindu-Buddhist remains of the Ancient Java period found in Central Java. The yoni has ornaments located under the water spout in the form of anthropomorphic beaked figure, turtle, and snakes. This article discusses the meaning of yoni ornaments at the Watu Genuk Site through iconographic and comparative analysis with similar figures. The analysis results show that ornaments under the yoni water spout at the Watu Genuk Site is not only decorative, but also has meaning of representing Hindu mythology in Ādiparwa manuscripts such as Samudramanthana and Garudeya. PubDate: 2021-11-30 DOI: 10.30883/jba.v41i2.960 Issue No:Vol. 41, No. 2 (2021)
Authors:Muhamad Alnoza Pages: 215 - 232 Abstract: This study specifically aims to examine the power relations of the Sultan of Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II) in XIX century CE and the Sultan of Banten (Sultan Abu Al-Mahasin) in XVII century CE Lampung region based on piyagĕm Natayuda and dalung Bojong inscriptions. This study describes the form of political messages of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II and Sultan Abu Al-Mahasin in relation to the approach taken by the two kingdoms to the people of Lampung. Based on the analysis results of the inscriptions, it can be seen that the Sultanate of Palembang was more oriented towards a hard power approach, while the Sultanate of Banten was oriented to a combination of hard power and soft power. PubDate: 2021-11-30 DOI: 10.30883/jba.v41i2.732 Issue No:Vol. 41, No. 2 (2021)
Authors:nfn. Hartatik, nfn. Sunarningsih, Nugroho Nur Susanto, Gaury V. Daneswara, Dian Triasri Setiyorini Pages: 233 - 250 Abstract: Archaeological research on iron industry in the upper Barito river basin in 2017-2019, show 19 iron ore smelting sites called buren in the local language. Based on radiocarbon dating, the buren was used from 16th to 19th CE. This paper aims to explain correlation between the peak of iron industry in 19th CE and the Banjar War in the upper Barito river, based on a comparison of chronology, type of weapons, and location of buren. Through the historical-archeology approach, the authors suggest that the types of weapons used in the Banjar War have similarities with the inherited weapons of upper Barito people. Several known buren locations also recorded in historical data of the Banjar War. The location of buren shifted from the banks of main river to the banks of tributary river. PubDate: 2021-11-30 DOI: 10.30883/jba.v41i2.731 Issue No:Vol. 41, No. 2 (2021)
Authors:Alqiz Lukman, Panji Syofiadisna, Shinatria Adhityatama, nfn. Harriyadi, Dewangga Eka Mahardian, Erni Trisnawati Pages: 251 - 270 Abstract: Indonesia’s abundant underwater cultural heritage is potential resource for the pride of national identity, as well as the socio-economic growth. However, current utilization of such resource is still merely limited to exploitable commodities with no consideration to its sustainability. This article aims to identify problems in the regulatory aspect of the utilization of underwater cultural heritage in Indonesia and to propose an alternative utilization model to respond the identified problems. Data collection for this study includes structured interview and literature study. Interviewees are selected people from The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, and Association of Indonesian Archaeologist. The results of qualitative analysis on the interview show overlapping implementation of four regulations regarding underwater cultural heritage. This article proposes a utilization concept adopted from the ecosystem restoration concession model as an alternative for sustainable utilization of underwater cultural heritage. Keywords: Underwater cultural heritage; heritage management; BMKT; Underwater archaeology; shipwreck. PubDate: 2021-11-30 DOI: 10.30883/jba.v41i2.735 Issue No:Vol. 41, No. 2 (2021)
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