This unified term "Kadazandusun" was unanimously passed as a resolution during the 5th Kadazan Cultural Association's Delegates Conference. He carried out an extensive research and explored the many possible explanations and theories about the origins and meanings of the word ‘Kadazan’ and ‘Dusun’. [21] Islam is also practised by a growing minority.[22][23][24]. Sumazau dance is usually accompanied by the beats and rhythms of seven to eight gongs. Shim insisted that the Kadazan tribe settled the plains of Kimanis, Papar around 1220. It has sent Cultural Performance Troupes on goodwill tours to the other Malaysian States, to neighbouring Asian Countries, to Europe, America, Canada and New Zealand. Aki Nunuk Ragang sent his sons Aki Rungsud (the eldest son) and Aki Longuvai (second son) to the coast by conquering Pompod Tana (Kudat, Kota Marudu and Pitas) so as not to be disturbed by Mizonvaig's invasions. Kadazan-Dusun, Dusun, Austronesian peoples The Kadazans (part of Dusun Peoples) are an ethnic group indigenous to the state of Sabah in Malaysia. kawaputra 17:37, 1 March 2007 (UTC) This article needs … People who are interested to know the best-quality melody gongs may drop by to any magagung and Sumazau competitions during Ka'amatan Harvest Festival from 30 to 31 May at Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA) in Penampang. Nowadays, the umbrella term "KDMR" (an acronym for Kadazan, Dusun, Murut, and Rungus) is very popular among the younger generations of the three native groups in Sabah to differ themselves from the Malay or Muslim Bumiputra in the state. However, there is a rumour saying that primitive Kadazandusun clans living in isolation in the deep jungles are still actively practicing the headhunting culture today. Shall any beheader go against this rule, the beheader will be condemned by a curse that will bring unfortunate fate upon him. The resultant demographic shift has in recent years further compounded the dwindling numbers of the Kadazan-Dusun community and consequently making it more challenging in its efforts to preserve the heritage. When the population is unknown, a color-coded question mark appears at the bottom of the grid. The priestess and her attendants sit on the floor in the living room and start chanting ancient prayers (inaait) to Bambaazon. According to a Lotud Bobolian, Bobolian Odun Badin, the term 'Kadazan' means 'the people of the land'. The unification has since strengthened the ties and brought the Kadazandusun community together as an ethnic group towards more positive and prosperous growth in terms of urbanization, socio-cultural, economic and political development.[3]. Most of the Kadazan and Dusun languages belong to Dusunic languages family. The altercation was impactful enough that the Bangkaakon group had to move out and consequently made a settlement in an area known today as Minintod, Inanam.[15]. It revolved around the belief that spirits ruled over the planting and harvesting of rice, a profession that had been practiced for generations. Being indigenous to Sabah and a part of Malaysia, Kadazans are conferred the same political, educational and economic rights as the predominant Malay population of Malaysia. Followed by Haplogroup R (26/150 17.33%), Haplogroup E (22/150 14.67%), Haplogroup B (20/150 13.33%), Haplogroup D (9/150 6%), Haplogroup JT (6/150 4%), Haplogroup N (4/150 2.67%), Haplogroup F (2/150 1.33) and Haplogroup HV (1/150 0.67%). One of the most well known Kadazan dishes is hinava, which is similar in concept to the South American ceviche. That substantiated Rutter's remark on Kadazan people in his book. Kaum Kadazan Dusun merupakan nama kaum bumiputera asli yang terbesar di Sabah dan berasal daripada Indo-China. As for the badil or canons, brassware and especially the gongs, they have become priceless and rare commodities. He was good at making animal traps and making weapons which were capable of protecting his community then. However, there are only a few of Kadazan people that know the skills of beating the tagungs. It was believed that the roots of the giant tree produced red latex that had a great medicinal value. Shim's book "Inland People of Sabah: Before, During and After Nunuk Ragang" published in 2007, states that the ancestors of the Kadazandusuns came from Baram, Sarawak starting from the year 1200. The ancient Kadazandusun people believed that every house should have its guardians. In the early 1900s, these brass items were valuable items and became a symbol of family wealth. This dish is sometimes served in certain Sabahan restaurants which do not otherwise have a traditional Kadazan menu. Aki Rungsud eventually found out through Lumaag that Aki Longuvai was lost. Bobolizan Guraumanuk's teachings were developed by Aki Nunuk Ragang. Dusun Gana speaks a Dusunised Murutic language. Kee Boon Pin studies also mentioned that the mtDNA of the Kadazandusun ethnic are more diverse with plenty of variability that is missing which might have depleted (through mutations) in the mtDNA of the Bunun ethnic. Then, the Momogun population grew more and more during the era of Aki Nunuk Ragang. Today, Kaamatan is more symbolic as a reunion time with family and loved ones. As they sing, they stamp their feet on the floor in rhythmic timing and at regular intervals uttering the awe-in-sparing "pangkis" which is the triumphant cry of the Kadazans. However, in 1985 through the KCA, the term Dusun was reintroduced after much pressure from various parties desiring a division between the Kadazan and the 'Orang Dusun' once again. Clarence E. Mansul, former Deputy Minister of Malaysia and former member of parliament for Penampang. The Kadazan-Dusun tribe of Sabah is predominantly settled along the state's west coast. The most common musical instruments in Kadazandusun ceremonies are gong, and kulintangan. It is even older than most discovered ancient M7 series, and spread throughout the Southeast Asia continent creating more M7 mutation series. The movement's main aims are to encourage more participation of the young generation in the activities of the association and be empowered in various fields so that they would be able to help develop the Kadazandusun community in general. In the 1991 Census I have aggregated the 216,910 reporting as Dusun and the 106,740 reporting as Kadazan, together with 19,000 estimated for Rungus Dusun. The legend goes on to narrate that the spirit of Huminodun founded the Bobohizans as they were taught the art of rites, ritual practices and ceremonies, taboos, traditional cultures including the art of gong beating and the Sumazau dance. Aki Rungsud's journey would be marked with kukurungan (chicken cages) as indications. The Kadazans were fascinated with these new brass items as they perceived the brasswares elegant and gong sound melodious. All sins that could be redeemed with slaughter of lives, should be redeemed through the sacrifice of one's livestock. [29], The traditional costume of the Kadazandusun is generally called the "Koubasanan costume", made out of black velvet fabric with various decorations using beads, flowers, colored buttons, golden laces, linen, and unique embroidery designs. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A total of 504 volunteers from the three largest indigenous groups, i.e. Today's Kaamatan celebration is very synonymous with beauty pageant competition known as Unduk Ngadau, a singing competition known as Sugandoi, Tamu, non-halal food and beverages stalls, and handicraft arts and cultural performances in traditional houses. Although the Kaamatan is still celebrated as an annual tradition, it is no longer celebrated for the purpose to meet the demands of the ancestral spiritual traditions and customs, but rather in honouring the customs and traditions of the ancestors. The KDCA fosters unity, friendship, and co-operation among the multi-racial population of Sabah through its participatory cultural programs and celebrations such as the Village, District and State levels Annual "Kaamatan Festival". Due to the overwhelming Christian influence and some marriages to Muslim spouses, resulting in a mandatory conversion to Islam, still induces outrage and rejection and is known to divide fiercely traditional Kadazans. When the Bobolian of Dusun Lotud descent was asked on the meaning and definition of "Kadazan", her answer was, "people of the land". Beheaded heads are also used by bobohizan or bobolian for medical purposes, as well as the worship of the ancestors' spirits. Thus, the attentive observers were camping at every hilltop in the Pompod Tana area at that time to hear the gong sounds. Evacuation from the Nunuk Ragang area due to the Minorit Push of Nunuk Ragang, was decided through a meeting between the Bobohizans and the people. The Kadazans believe in four principal spirits; the Almighty Creator (Minamangun), a living person's spirit (koduduvo), the ghostly spirit of the dead (tombivo) and the evil spirit (ogon). The gong beats to accompany any ritual ceremonies are usually monotonous. The majority of the Kadazandusuns are Christians, mainly Roman Catholics[20] and some Protestants. The derived term was speculated as a reference to townies, or communities living near shops. This is where they made the decision to split, in which one group would be heading to Matunggong, Kudat and the other would be heading to the West Coast, particularly Penampang and Papar. This included the policy of using Kadazan and other indigenous languages in public schools. the two-way communication between the unseen spirit world and the seen material world facilitated by the services of a category of Kadazan-Dusun people called Bobohizans/Bobolians. The fig tree was quite different because it was red and if the leaves were scratched, the tree would release human blood. They are seasoned agriculturalists and renowned rice producers. Therefore, the Kadazan and Dusun may be as identical to each other but are vastly different in so many ways. It is a one-month celebration starting from May 1 to May 31. Thereafter, the priestess and attendants stand up and circle slowly around the living room, while chanting. Parang/machetes and gayang/swords are used as farming and hunting tools, as well as weapons in series of civil wars of the past, which indirectly made the Kadazandusun known as headhunters in the past. The Kadazans (part of Dusun Peoples) are an ethnic group indigenous to the state of Sabah in Malaysia. Rice cultivation is the center of Kadazan life and as such, various rites and festivals are celebrated and revolve around paddy cultivation. During this time interval, both Penampang and Papar district was yet to be developed as towns, therefore rejects the derivation theory altogether. The Kadazan have a musical heritage consisting of various types of tagung ensembles - ensembles composed of large hanging, suspended or held, bossed/knobbed gongs which act as drone without any accompanying melodic instrument. Today, both Singapore and Malaysia acknowledge the ethnic group as Kadazandusun. There are over 40 different designs of the Koubasanan costume across Sabah that belongs to different tribes of the Kadazandusun community. There was a war between the Tangaa and Bangkaakon which is believed to have occurred somewhere in Tombovo, Putatan. The Dusunic language branches are Central Dusun, Ulu Sugut Dusun (Talantang-Tinagas), Northern Dusun (Rungus-Kimaragang-Tobilung) Coastal Kadazan, and Eastern Dusun. However, these rumours were proven irrelevant through both mtDNA and Y-DNA studies. [28], A few of the most well known traditional food of the Kadazandusun people are hinava, noonsom, pinaasakan, bosou, tuhau, kinoring pork soup and rice wine chicken soup. As for the Rungus, they had reached an area described to have the presence of white sand ("pirungusan"), which gives an explanation of how the Rungus obtained their demonym. The leaders had made an agreement that the Tagahas (literally "strong") people were given a role to be the rear guard while others were immediately leaving Nunuk Ragang. KDCA has a youth and students' wing, Kadazandusun Youth Development Movement (KDYDM). It is often pickled as noonsom and garnished with grated bambangan seed. From the studies result, the claims related Kadazandusun being ancient migrants from Taiwan is completely irrelevant. The ceremony ends with merry making as a mark of thanksgiving. [29], Sumazau dance is the traditional dance of Kadazandusun. Initially, the purpose of starting the genetic haplogroup lineage was to determine the origin of the human lineage. The migration had continued well into Polynesia by 0 AD and on to Hawaii and Easter Island by the year 500. Aki Rungsud managed to conquer Pompod Tana and their descendants were referred to as Momogun Rungus. The servants of Aki Rungsud invited Aki Longuvai to join a mission in Pompod Tana but Aki Longuvai declined the invitation. The Dusun population is found in the Malaysian state of Sabah, which comprises an area of 73,710 square kilometers on the northern tip of the island of Borneo between 4 ° and 7 ° N and 115 ° and 119 ° E. Dusun communities are located along Sabah's narrow eastern and northern coastal plains and in the central mountain interior ranges and valleys, with a few communities located in the headwater areas of … According to a Genome-wide SNP genotypic data studies by human genetics research team from University Malaysia Sabah (2018),[2] the Northern Borneon Dusun (Sonsogon, Rungus, Lingkabau and Murut) are closely related to Taiwan natives (Ami, Atayal) and non–Austro-Melanesian Filipinos (Visayan, Tagalog, Ilocano, Minanubu), rather than populations from other parts of Borneo Island. Each group's direction of migration is guided by the flow of Liwagu River. Kadazan Dusun Essay 722 Words | 3 Pages. The late Chief Priestess Bobohizan Bianti Moujing from Kg. Y chromosome DNA test (Y-DNA test) is a genealogical DNA test that is used to explore a man's patrilineal or direct father's-line ancestry. Kadazan-Dusun (also written as Kadazandusun) is the term assigned to the unification of the classification of two indigenous peoples of Sabah, Malaysia—the ethnic groups Kadazan and Dusun. Animism was the predominant religion prior to the arrival of Roman Catholic missionaries during British North Borneo administration in the 1880s. Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association: 2020 Top Things to Do in Donggongon. [26] A minority are from other Christian denominations, such as Anglicanism and Borneo Evangelical Church. All the rivers that flowed to the sea from the highest hills were the places guarded by the spirit of Lumaag Nabalu by inviting it through a ceremony called Momurinaait (mentioning seven names of the main spirits that guarded the Momogun). In the late 18th century, the Bruneian traders introduced brass gong canons and brasswares in North Borneo. It was because every hilltop which would have been passed by Aki Rungsud, required a chicken to be sacrificed in order to call upon the guarding spirit of Borneo, Lumaag, and as the declaration of power over the territory they had passed through. Wild boar or bakas, whether char grilled, stewed or even made into noonsom is very popular with the Kadazandusun community, often an essential item at weddings and major gatherings. While it is traditionally customary for Kadazans to marry within a village or a neighbouring village, a downshift of xenophobia over the past few decades has eased the difficulty once associated with interracial marriage. During the civilization of Nunuk Ragang, the Bobohizans taught the people to fashion bamboos into various lengths, shapes and sizes and arranged them into an ensemble of seven musical instruments, the seventh item being the drum (gandang), which we know today as tongkungon, tongunggu and tongunggak. There are a number of inait or prayers that a Bobohizan has to choose depending on the cause of the sickness. Sompoton is a musical instrument. PBS, through the KCA, then coined the new term 'Kadazandusun' to represent both the 'Orang Dusun' and 'Kadazan'. According to Owen Rutter (The Pagans Of North Borneo, 1929, p31), "The Dusun usually describes himself generically as a tulun Tindal (landsman), or on the West Coast, particularly at Papar, as a Kadazan". Aki Nunuk Ragang decided to take control of the entire coastal area to keep the people safe. indicating that it is time to change the dance moves. Due to the large number of dialects in Kadazan-Dusun ethnicity, it is believed that the original language used before the separation of Aki Rungsud and Aki Longuvai was Momogun Rungus. Upon hearing this chant, dancers will raise their hands to the sides of their body and in line with their chest, and move their wrists and arms up and down resembling the movement of a flying bird. During the celebration, the most celebrated event is the crowning of the Unduk Ngadau, the harvest festival beauty queen. Professor Hirofumi Matsumura, who studies in Genetics and Anthropology, stated that mtDNA sub-haplogroup M7b1'2'4'5'6'7'8 founded in majority of Kadazandusun DNA is one of the oldest mutations from M7 series from haplogroup M that was founded in ancient graveyards in the jungles of Borneo, with estimated age around 12,700 years. It was the best alternative generic identity as well as the most appropriate approach in resolving the "Kadazan versus Dusun" conflicts. A research has stated, "Over the next thousand years to 1500 BC, the Austronesians spread south through the Philippines to the Celebes, the Moluccas, northern Borneo and eastern Java. After being treated by Bobohizan for a day, sometimes for three days, one is not allowed to go out from the house. Since the 90s, it has been said that the Kadazandusun people are descendants from China. The Nunuk Ragang area, after a while, became a place of chaos because Aki Turumpok abandoned the Labus religious laws (animism). All of Aki Bobolizan Guraumanuk's will was proclaimed by Aki Nunuk Ragang. Wakid and barait are used to carry harvested crops from farms. In marriages, dowries are paid to the bride's family and an elaborate negotiation is arranged between the groom and bride's families. In practice, this religion was momolianism i.e. The meaning of "Bobolizan", derived from the Rungus word "bwolzi" which means "to buy". Usually, the sumazau dance is performed by a pair of men and women dancers wearing traditional costumes. According to a study published in 2014, by Kee Boon Pin on 150 volunteers from the Kadazandusun people all over the Sabah region, the Kadazandusun people belongs to 9 mtDNA Haplogroups (subjected to the numbers and types of samples involved in the study), with Haplogroup M being the highest frequency, where it represents (60/150 40%) of all maternal lineages. Kadazan, also called Dusun, or Kadazan Dusun, term embracing a number of peoples that together constitute the largest indigenous ethnic group in the state of Sabah, Malaysia, on the northeastern extremity of the island of Borneo. [29], The practice of headhunting is one of the ancient and gruesome traditions practiced by the Kadazandusun primitive community during the times of the civil wars. Meanwhile, Aki Longuvai was struggling. Mutation sequences for O2-P31 shown in the Phylogenetic tree below. The Kadazan are grouped along the coastal plain from Kudat to Beaufort and in the hills around Tambunan. It was because of his skills, he was persecuted. During the conference, it was decided that this was the best alternative approach to resolve the "Kadazan versus Dusun" conflicts that had impeded the growth and development of the Kadazan-Dusun since "Kadazan versus Dusun" sentiments were politicized in the early 1960s. In an earlier 2005 Unesco’s report, the Kadazan-Dusun language was classified as an endangered language, spoken by a mere 300,000 people. Administratively, the Kadazans were called 'Orang Dusun' by the Sultanate (or more specifically the tax-collector), but in reality, the 'Orang Dusun' were Kadazans. Domestically, modern Kaamatan is celebrated as per individual personal aspiration with the option of whether or not to serve the Kadazandusun traditional food and drinks which are mostly non-halal. In fact, some of these handicrafts are still used for its original purpose to this day. This ceremony will go on until the break of dawn when preparations are made to feed Bambaazon with the fermented rice (habot), with ingredients similar to tapai, prepared especially for the Bambaazon in the previous evening and tapai. Islam has lately been embraced by a growing minority as a means to political ends considering the fact that the local Malay minority has gained political ascendance in recent years. 'Sinuangga' comes with a waistband called 'Himpogot' (made out of connected silver coins, also known as the money belt), 'Tangkong' (made out of copper loops or rings fastened by strings or threads), 'Gaung' (decorated with gold lace and silver buttons) and a hat that is called 'Siga' (made out of weaved dastar fabric). It is a salad made with pieces of raw fish marinated in citrus juice, ginger, onion and other ingredients like bitter gourd and grated dried bambangan seed which is similar in texture to desiccated coconut strands. Administratively, the Kadazans were called 'Orang Dusun' by the Sultanate (or more specifically the tax-collector) but in reality the 'Orang Dusun' were Kadazans. As soon as the harvest is over, these stalks are cut by the priestess and taken into the house of the owner of the field. Presently, the Kadazans are associated together with another similar indigenous tribe, the Dusuns and various other indigenous peoples, under the blanket term Kadazan-Dusun. Special rituals would be performed before and after each harvest by a tribal priestess known as a Bobohizan. The Kadazan community as a ritual isolate is in constant interaction with the spirit world. However, these rumours were proven irrelevant through both mtDNA and Y-DNA studies. This page was last edited on 11 January 2021, at 03:24. In fact, the Nunuk's latex is still used to treat rashes and other minor skin diseases in modern days. Since the 90s, it has been said that the Kadazandusun people are descendants from China. The dowry includes the costs of the wedding with any additional costs above the price of the dowry to be paid for by the brides family. The grouping of Kadazan and Rungus later arrived in Tempasuk, Kota Belud through the Marak-Parak valley. As a result, Aki Longuvai was lost in the journey of tracking Aki Rungsud's path until they reached Pinampang or Penampang area ("Pinampang" most probably comes from the Kadazan/Rungus word "pampang" which means "large rocks"). The Haplogroup B subclades founded were: B4a1a (3.33%), B4b1 (1.33%), B4b1a+207 (3.33%), B4c2 (0.67%), B4j (0.67%), B5a (2%), and B5a1d (1.33%). Nunuk is a Dusun word for banyan tree. When Sabah, Sarawak, Singapore and Malaya formed the Federation of Malaysia in 1963, administratively all Dusuns born since were referred to as Kadazans. The Protestant influence is due to later British influence during the 20th century. Hence, they are referred to as Tangara or Tangaa. Families that did not have them face difficulty meeting dowry requirement and would be compelled to search for these items elsewhere before the wedding. Contemporary Kadazan food is influenced by Chinese and Malay food as well as international trends, and often sees the use of traditional ingredients interpreted in new and novel ways. The head(s) of the beheaded enemies were collected not only as triumph trophies but also for spiritual and traditional medicinal practices. To book at least: 3 day(s) in advance. The Kadazan people are also renowned for lihing, a sweet-tasting wine brewed from glutinous rice and natural yeast. This is officially recognised as the result of political machinations, specifically a resolution of the supposedly non-political 5th KCA (Kadazan Cultural Association, which was then renamed to Kadazan-Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA)) Delegates Conference held between 4 and 5 November 1989. As a result of integration in culture and language, as well as for political initiatives, the new term "Kadazan-Dusun" was created to combine them. Recently, O.K.K. The decorations and designs of the koubasanan costume are usually varied by region. The Bobohizan would be informed with the latest information that will give her a good background in locating to the cause of sickness. Kadazandusun is the unification term and the collective name for more than 40 sub-tribes who are the native speaker of Dusunic languages and some non-Dusunic speaking tribes who called themselves as Dusun or Kadazan. [3][4], One interesting fact about the Dusuns is that they do not have the word 'Dusun' in their vocabulary, and the term Dusun is an exonym. [14] For example, the discovery of the Tianyuan man that has no conclusive answer to his place of origin. They can be referred to as Taiwanese aborigines (Formosan people). At this stage, the men join in the circle, singing together with the priestess and attendants. They prefer to be called "Momogun," which means "indigenous people" in Kadazan, Dusun, and Rungus because the three groups belong to the same language family that is Dusunic. The Kadazandusun people refer to the beheaders as "pengait" or "tonggorib". Bamboo Orchestral Kadazan Dusun Tradisional Music BAMBOO ORCHESTRAL D TUTUNIONS WAS FORMED IN TAWAU DISTRICT ON 02 FEBRUARY, 2006. The Kadazans have also developed their own unique dance and music. Conversion to Islam, in a Malaysian context, also results in an automatic conversion by law of ethnicity to Malay (source?) topics on Kadazan and Kadazan-dusun also need to be removed because there already is an article on those two. Today, Aki Bulun's descendants are known as Rungus Gonsomon who once dominated the east coast of Kudat. Initially, there were no conflicts with regard to 'Kadazan' as the identity of the 'Orang Dusun' between 1963 and 1984. Special rituals are performed before and after each harvest by a tribal priestess or a spirit medium known as a Bobohizan. Dusun is one of an ethnic group in Sabah, Malaysia. This study was also validated by a genetic study group from National Geografic that revealed STR test results through samples taken from Kadazandusun residents of Belud City in 2011. Genetic depletion indicates newer mutation from the maternal DNA group. Kadazan-Dusun is the term assigned to the unification of the classification of two indigenous tribes in Sabah. The word Dusun was … If the sound of the gong could not be heard anymore, then a spear would be pierced into the ground, called Binorudan. just mention in passing or in introductory manner should suffice. Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association travelers' reviews, business hours, introduction, open hours. . This action only worsened the conflict by developing the "Kadazan or Dusun identity crisis" into "Kadazan versus Dusun feud". While all the three latter language families are not intelligible to each other. [3][4], Through the establishment of the KCA – Kadazan Cultural Association (KCA was later renamed to KDCA – Kadazan-Dusun Cultural Association) in 1960, this terminology was corrected and replaced by 'Kadazan', which was also used as the official assignation of the non-Muslim natives by the first Chief Minister of North Borneo, Tun Fuad Stephens @ Donald Stephens. They are from the Sung Dynasty descendants Wondering why Dusun people (pure one) are looking like Chinese? The lake is located in the present place called Kampung Tampias in the area of Lubuk Sugut, Sandakan. Cancellation & Refund Policy: . The Haplogroup D subclades founded were: D4s (1.33%), and D5b1c1 (4.67%). That estimate is based on a growth since the 1970 census of the same order (74.4 per cent) as for other Kadazan-Dusun. P.S. The Haplogroup M subclades founded were: M7b1'2'4'5'6'7'8 (22%), M7c3c (12.67%), M31a2 (0.67%), and M80 (3.33%). Another Sabahan tribe, the bajau or sea gypsies, are known as the "Cowboys of The East" because of their excellent horse riding skills. However, if no leader is considered worthy of the Huguan Siou's title, the office would rather be left vacant (out of respect for the highly dignified and nearly sacred office of the Kadazandusun's Huguan Siou), until such time as a deserving Kadazandusun leader is undoubtedly established. She will then know whether a chicken, a pig or even a buffalo would be needed as a sacrifice. Thus, they will use the "tandahau" spirit from the beheaded head for the purpose of protecting the house and its inhabitants from the attacks of enemies and wild animals. 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