Enggang Gading as A Symbol of West Borneo

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Enggang Gading as A Symbol of West Borneo - Enggang gading (Buceros / Rhinoplax vigil) is a large-sized bird of the family Bucerotidae. This bird is found in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. This bird also became the mascot of West Borneo Province, and included in this type of fauna are reserved.

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In the culture of Borneo, "Enggang gading (Buceros / Rhinoplax vigil)" (interests) is a symbol of "Nature Up" namely with divine nature which is "masculine". On the island of Borneo, "Enggang gading" is used as a symbol of the area or symbols such organizations in Sarawak state emblem, the symbol of the province of West borneo, West Borneo province animal identity, a symbol of the University Mangkurat and etc.. 

"Enggang gading (" is a symbol of unity Dayaks often realized in the form of engravings on Dayak culture, while in Banjar culture, "Enggang gading" carved in the form of disguised because Banjar culture growing under the influence of Islam, which prohibits carving animate beings. "Enggang gading" is also a cultural symbol of the Naga tribe in eastern India.

History of Enggang Gading

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Enggang gading is composed of 57 bird species spread across Asia and Africa. 14 of which are in Indonesia. Among the types of Enggang, Enggang gading is the biggest size, head, beak and horn that covers the forehead. Enggang gading is one of 14 species of Enggang in Indonesia and became the mascot of West Borneo province. Because their numbers of these birds are fewer included in this type of fauna are protected by law. This bird like fig leaves as his favorite food, but not infrequently also eat insects, mice, lizards and even small birds.

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