The characteristics of lepa-lepa of the Bajaus in Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia: The design, motifs and components

The motifs on the carvings of the Lepa-Lepa reflect the cultural background of the Bajau community in Semporna. The presentation highlights the unique features of Lepa-Lepa and uncovers the various characteristics of Lepa-Lepa in its design, motifs and components. The analysis begins with the backgr...

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Main Author:	Zhu Aiping
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2007
Subjects:	VM Naval architecture Shipbuilding Marine engineering
Online Access:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/6801/1/mt0000000226.pdf
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spelling	my-ums-ep.68012017-10-11T09:15:38Z The characteristics of lepa-lepa of the Bajaus in Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia: The design, motifs and components 2007 Zhu Aiping VM Naval architecture. Shipbuilding. Marine engineering The motifs on the carvings of the Lepa-Lepa reflect the cultural background of the Bajau community in Semporna. The presentation highlights the unique features of Lepa-Lepa and uncovers the various characteristics of Lepa-Lepa in its design, motifs and components. The analysis begins with the background of Lepa-Lepa, the types of Lepa-Lepa, the material and function of the Lepa-Lepa to the 8ajau ethnic group. The focus of this research is the design of the carvings and the process of creating the Lepa-Lepa. As a traditional Bajau art, Lepa-Lepa plays a very important role in preserving the culture heritage and identity of the 8ajau community in Semporna. This research hopes to help in preserving this heritage which is fast eroding with the onset of modernization. 2007 Thesis https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/6801/ https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/6801/1/mt0000000226.pdf text en public masters Universiti Malaysia Sabah School of Arts
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description	The motifs on the carvings of the Lepa-Lepa reflect the cultural background of the Bajau community in Semporna. The presentation highlights the unique features of Lepa-Lepa and uncovers the various characteristics of Lepa-Lepa in its design, motifs and components. The analysis begins with the background of Lepa-Lepa, the types of Lepa-Lepa, the material and function of the Lepa-Lepa to the 8ajau ethnic group. The focus of this research is the design of the carvings and the process of creating the Lepa-Lepa. As a traditional Bajau art, Lepa-Lepa plays a very important role in preserving the culture heritage and identity of the 8ajau community in Semporna. This research hopes to help in preserving this heritage which is fast eroding with the onset of modernization.
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title	The characteristics of lepa-lepa of the Bajaus in Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia: The design, motifs and components
title_short	The characteristics of lepa-lepa of the Bajaus in Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia: The design, motifs and components
title_full	The characteristics of lepa-lepa of the Bajaus in Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia: The design, motifs and components
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The characteristics of lepa-lepa of the Bajaus in Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia: The design, motifs and components

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