Utang Wundut -Tangga Madiata.

The unity of the Wundut – Tangga Madiata indigenous community has its main base in Pareng Wundut or Wundut Traditional Village,

which is located in an area known as “Lai Hangabung”. In indigenous language, Wundut Village is known as

“Kambata Tana Bara - Pindu Wangga Wundut”. This name is due to the presence of the Banyan Tree or in Sumba language called "Pingi Wangga" which grows in pairs with another Banyan tree,

called "Pingi Wuntu".

In the customary verse of Wundut Village, it is referred to as “Pindu Wangga Wundut” or translated as “Door of the Banyan Tree

and Wundut Tree”. Both trees still exist at the entrance of Wundut Traditional Village to this day. The daily language

used is Lewa/Liawa Language. The main livelihoods of the community are farmers, gardeners, and livestock breeders.

Kabihu and Structure of Indigenous Society

The Unity of the Wundut-Tangga Madiata Indigenous Community consists of 20 Kabihu (clans), with four main kabihu

that lead:

• 2. Kabihu Padda
  4. Kabihu Pupu Deru
  6. Kabihu Matualang
  8. Kabihu Praimajangga

• Other kabihu are as follows:

• • Kabihu Luku Tana
  • Kabihu Maiwara
  • Kabihu Raranieka
  • Kabihu Ana Maharai
  • Kabihu Maritu
  • Kabihu Ana Maari
  • Kabihu Ana Maaya
  • Kabihu Kombu
  • Kabihu Walengu

• Management and Functions of Kabihu in Indigenous Life

Here are some of the main roles and functions in the structure of the Wundut-Tangga Madiata indigenous community:

1. Main Queen: The main leader in the execution of the hamayang customary ritual.
2. Queen Manda Muku: Companion of the Main Queen in major rituals.
3. Queen: Leader of customary rituals in each kabihu.
4. Mapakaing: Organizer of materials for customary rituals.
5. Ma Urat: Carver of wood carvings on the poles of traditional houses.
6. Wunang: Negotiator for marriages and deaths.
7. Mata ma katutu-lima ma pandoi: Leader of the establishment of traditional houses.
8. Ma padundang: Inviter in customary activities.
9. Nggaba Kadu-Papa nggoru: Slaughterer of livestock in customary ceremonies.
10. Ndula kajuanga - anda karaha: Supporters in major activities such as marriages and deaths.

The Wundut-Tangga Madiata community preserves the forest or Utang as an important resource. They involve ancestors

in every timber harvesting and only take what is necessary. The types of wood that are allowed include:

• • Manera Wood
  • Injuwatu Wood
  • Taramanu Wood
  • Kirru Wood
  • Hutani Wood

• Medicinal Products and Food Ingredients from the Forest

• Medicines: Hedduk (headache medicine), Ta’da rita (internal disease medicine), Kuta Ka Lara (forest sago).
• Food Ingredients: Gadung Tuber, Porang, Turmeric, Temulawak, Ginger, and Pandan.

Recognition and Protection of Indigenous Peoples

The Wundut-Tangga Madiata indigenous community hopes for official recognition from the government through Regional Regulations,

Regent Decrees, and Customary Forest Decrees. This effort is important to ensure recognition of their customary territory which is now included in

the zone of Manupeu Tanderu National Park.