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Siwalima Museum 

Siwalima Textile Museum  (Photo:Indonesia Kaya)

Siwalima Museum

The word “Siwalima” is composed of two words which have been taken from the history of the kingdoms which once developed in Maluku. “Siwa” makes reference to nine kingdoms formed in south Maluku and “lima” refers to the five ones in the northern part of the province. In Siwalima museum there are two buildings that showcase Maluku's culture.

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Siwalima Museum

Tourist Attractions in Maluku

Maluku

Batik Motifs

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Pala Salawaku

This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely

Pattimura

Pattimura is the name of an Indonesian hero who fought against colonialism in

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

 

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Batik

Motifs

Tabir Tanjung

Tanjung flower is a type of Cherry tree flower, which is commonly found in

Bayam Raja

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

Srimanganti

The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Gamolan

This motif illustrates Gamolan, a bamboo musical instrument of Lampung that is

Bomba Mawar

This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates

Mahkota Siger

Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Rumah Mamuju

the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house