The Aesthetic Value of Sabung Impit of Tombonuo Ethnic in Paitan Sabah

Abstract

ABSTRACT
The Aesthetic Value of Sabung Impit of Tombonuo Ethnic in Paitan Sabah is a study conducted to observe the characteristics of Sabung Impit for men and women for every part of the traditional costume and personal decoration of Sabung Impit. In this study, the researcher uses Adobe Illustrator CC to resketch Sabung Impit. The research method employed in this study is qualitative research design which is based on field-work oriented. The researcher has classified its decoration according to different parts mainly head, neck, arms, waist and leg decorations for the purpose of the process of analysing the data. The findings show that the decorations of Sabung Impit which are Banglu for women’s head and Sapu Tangan and Seput for men’s head and arms respectively. These decorations have become the main symbol of a complete traditional outfit of Sabung Impit. Every personal decoration has its own philosophy behind it which reflects the culture of the Tombonuos of Paitan. The research is hoped to be able to preserve Sabung Impit in efforts of enriching culture and as a reference for teachers in teaching and learning as well as researchers in the future.