Representation Pangulu Keris Bugis Community: Study Cultural Semiotics

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume V, Issue II, February 2021 | ISSN 2454–6186

Representation Pangulu Keris Bugis Community: Study Cultural Semiotics

 Yusmah, Tadjuddin Maknun, Hamzah A. Machmoed, Gusnawaty
Linguistic Study Program, Faculty of Humanities, Hasanuddin University, Makassar

Abstract: This research aims to represent the meaning of pangulu in Bugis society. This type of research is a qualitative research with a descriptive analysis method. The data of this study were sourced from pengulu in the Bugis community. Data collection used participatory observation methods with interview techniques, documentation techniques, recording techniques, and note taking techniques. The results showed that the Bugis community represented Pangulu as the head or leader. In this study, it was also found that there are four types of pagulu found in the Bugis community, namely the pangulu tau-tau, the pangulu sikori, the pangulu takala and the pangulu rekko. Pangulu tau-tau are symbolized as symbols of greatness and elevation. Pangulu sikori is symbolized as a symbol of steadfastness to the leader. Pangulu takala is symbolized as a symbol of heroism and courage. While the pangulu rekko is symbolized as a symbol of obedience and obedience.

Keywords: Pangulu Keris Bugis, cultural semiotic, representation, symbol

I. INTRODUCTION

One of the traditional weapons that is very famous not only in Bugis society but also outside is the keris. Keris is a form of cultural manifestation of ancestral heritage in terms of continuous communication and knowledge from generation to generation. Locally, the Bugis people refer to the keris as tappi or in lontara it is usually called gajang. For the Bugis community, besides being a weapon, keris stabbing is also a reflection of the owner’s social stratum, this can be seen from the characteristics of the shape of the keris it has. Keris also believed to contain metaphysical elements as spiritual items. In a keris there are three main parts, namely pangulu, wanua, and blades. Each of these parts has its own meaning. In a keris there are signs in the form or model of pengulu, while on The blade has ureq ‘pamor’ and sissiq. Pangulu type, pamor and sissiq or the form of visualization of the motive and its location, making a keris have high symbolic and philosophical value for the life of the Bugis people. The keris must match the weapon’s shape with the body parts of the owner or according to the character of the owner. Each keris has its own function, including the function of prosperity which is good for trading, being brave and traveling to seek sustenance; the function of protecting spirits and protecting them from harm; and a brave function that gives inner strength so that the owner does not run away in fear when there is a threat from the enemy. Selection of types of pangulu, pamor and sissiq In ancient times, a keris for the Bugis was not done carelessly.

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