Legungs
Legungs are ritual memory objects used by certain coastal communities to record genealogies, laws, events, and treaties. They function as portable mnemonic devices consulted by elders when reciting communal history or settling disputes, and they often play a central role in ceremonial contexts.
The term Legung derives from the local language, where the concept means to lay down or record
Physical characteristics of Legungs vary by region and period. They can be clay tablets, bone or metal
Function and social role: In ceremonies, a Legung is presented and read aloud, its contents incorporated into
Production and preservation: Legungs are produced by scribes, artisans, or knowledgeable elders, with regional variations in