maneaba
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A maneaba is a large traditional communal meeting house central to social, political, and ceremonial life in Kiribati communities.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| maneaba canonical | 1 |
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural structure
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cultural institution ⓘ traditional communal meeting house ⓘ |
| architecturalFeature |
large thatched roof
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raised floor or platform ⓘ timber or coconut-wood posts ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | open-sided structure ⓘ |
| associatedWithConcept |
collective decision-making
ⓘ
customary law ⓘ hospitality ⓘ respect for elders ⓘ |
| associatedWithPeople |
clan leaders
ⓘ
religious leaders ⓘ village elders ⓘ |
| builtWith |
coconut thatch
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coconut wood ⓘ local natural materials ⓘ pandanus leaves ⓘ |
| country | Kiribati NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
central to Kiribati social life
ⓘ
symbol of community unity ⓘ symbol of traditional authority ⓘ |
| geographicDistribution |
Kiribati atolls
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
rural villages in Kiribati ⓘ urban communities in Kiribati ⓘ |
| governanceRole |
place where community rules are discussed
ⓘ
place where elders deliberate ⓘ venue for village councils ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
ceremonial space
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community decision-making venue ⓘ conflict resolution venue ⓘ place for feasting ⓘ place for religious observance ⓘ place for storytelling ⓘ political meeting place ⓘ social gathering place ⓘ |
| hasLayout |
central open space
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designated seating areas ⓘ rectangular plan ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | element of Kiribati intangible cultural heritage ⓘ |
| socialStructure | seating reflects clan or family status ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
contemporary Kiribati society
ⓘ
pre-colonial era in Kiribati ⓘ |
| usedForEvent |
dispute hearings
ⓘ
funerals ⓘ initiation ceremonies ⓘ public announcements ⓘ traditional dances ⓘ weddings ⓘ |
| usedIn | Kiribati communities ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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