An institutional analysis of sasi laut in Maluku, Indonesia

Figure 10.3. Kewang members await
the ritual.

Figure 10.4. Prayer for the sasi ritual.

Figure 10.5. The traditional authorities
pronounce the opening of sasi.

Figure 10.6. The village head
pronounce the ceremonial words and
sprinkles the water over the sea.

Figure 10.7. A diver enters the water and
comes up with the frist Trochus shell.

Figure 10.9. Opening of Trochus shell.

108 An Institutional Analysis of Sasi Laut in Maluku, Indonesia

Figure 10.10. The ritual ends with a
feast.

Figure 10.8. Other boats enter the
water.