Cultural analysis and architecture of matakali traditional houses in Maiwa, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

This research, is a qualitative research to look closely at the Matakali traditional house in Maiwa District, Enrekang Regency, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. The research variables that will be the center of attention in this study, are: 1) Traditions and Culture Adat Matakali, 2) Architectural Review, which consists of: (1) Matakali traditional house structures, and (2) ornaments or decorative variations. Data collection, are: primary data collected by observation and taking photos in the field, and secondary data are collected through literature. Data analysis techniques, are qualitative descriptive analysis, namely analyzing each variable and sub variable, by interpreting according to the data and information obtained in the field. The results showed that: 1) Matakali traditions and Culture, called Maccera 'Manurung, with a series of activities as follows: (a) Ma’gere Manu', Sapin, and Tedong, (b) Massajo, (c) Mendoa’ and Mappadendang, (d) Ma'gandang, and (E) Mettoja 2) Architectural Review: (1) Matakali traditional house structures Consisting of: (a) Para Tangkeballa or Rakkeang, (b) Kale Bola, and (c) Awa Bola. (2) Decorative variations in the traditional house of Matakali, are: (a) the main pillar (Possibola), (b) roof locking wood, (c) Timpak Lajak, (d) Parenreng flowers, and (3) Walasuji.