Anatomy of Tolögu: Visual Naming of Parts from South Nias Artisans

A visual dataset documenting the naming of tolögu parts based on observations and information from artisans in South Nias. The dataset is a 3.5 MB PDF file created by Ahmad Ginanjar Purnawibawa and last updated on 2026-05-27. It was supported by the Endangered Material Knowledge Program of the British Museum, Ganesha University of Education, University of Naples L'Orientale, and local artisans.

Use Cases

• Documenting indigenous craft terminology based on visual identification of parts.
• Studying material culture and artisan knowledge from South Nias.
• Creating educational resources for cultural preservation based on visual data.
• Analyzing the structure and components of traditional artifacts.

Strengths

• Data is openly licensed under CC-BY-4.0.
• File size is 3.5 MB, making it easily downloadable.
• Sourced directly from tolögu artisans in specific South Nias villages (Bawömataluo, Hilisimaetanö, Lahusa Fau).
• Supported by recognized institutions including the British Museum's Endangered Material Knowledge Program.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.

Provenance

Source

Observations and information from tolögu artisans in South Nias.

Collection Method

Likely involves fieldwork, interviews, and visual documentation with artisans.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-27 00:50:16; freshness should be verified.

Geography

South Nias, specifically villages of Bawömataluo, Hilisimaetanö, and Lahusa Fau.