The tale of klirieng replica

This story is about a lesson in respecting ancient tradition.

Nov 27, 2024

∙ Paid

This photograph shows Bit skillfully carving one of the klirieng commissioned by Bugong Sati in 1986. Beside him stands the second klirieng, crafted by his brother, Ake’ Musa or Savang.

The year was 1986, and Bugong Sati stood proudly beneath the spreading canopy of his lopou kebun in Bukit Sarang. Before him lay two massive logs—soon to be transformed i…

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