Clay objects linked to rituals


Mysterious find: Over 300 objects resembling carvings of Indonesia’s ancient Borobudur Temple were found at the Tanjung Balau beach in Johor. — Bernama

KOTA TINGGI: The mysterious colourful clay sculptures resembling carvings of Indonesia’s ancient Borobudur Temple that were found at Tanjung Balau beach here are believed to be offerings used in a religious ritual.

Restaurant operator Norasidah Kamis, 35, said she had seen many rituals of various religions at the spot several times a year, some of which were carried out as homage to the dead or to appease the ­spirits.

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