Kearifan Lokal Usaha Minyak Kayu Putih (M. leucadendron Linn) di Pulau Buano, Kabupaten Seram Bagian Barat

Abstract

PThis study aims to analyze the local wisdom of the community in cajuput oil farming activities on Buano Island, Huamual Belakang District, West Seram Regency. Data were collected via a survey method. For the needs of data analysis, a sample of 30 respondents or 25 percent of the total population of 119 cajuput oil farmers was selected. The determination of respondents in this study using a simple random sampling technique. The results of the study showed that the local wisdom of the community in cajuput farming activities was described in 3 cultural forms, namely: (1) Mentifact (kewang: customary legal institutions adopted by the local community); (2) Sociofact (reading prayers, sasi, matakao) and (3) Artifact (cajuput oil processing using a traditional kettle, made of wood/wooden materials which is one of the legacies of the predecessors. This kettle was introduced by Chinese traders since the 1980s, which is still used today).