The Baduy, also known as Badui or Kanékés, are an indigenous Sundanese ethnic group native to the southeastern part of Banten, specifically Lebak Regency, Banten, Indonesia. Many of the Baduy people r
Panamping (lit. 'Outer Baduy') women in Banten
Delegates of the Baduy people, circa 1915–1926
An illustration of a Baduy man playing a calung musical instrument by Jannes Theodorus Bik, circa 1816–1846.
An old Kanekes woman carrying firewood
Banten is the westernmost province on the island of Java, Indonesia. The capital city of the province is Serang and its largest city is Tangerang. The province borders West Java and the Special Capita
Baduy people
…Indonesian: Orang Baduy/Orang Sunda Baduy), also known as Badui or Kanékés, are an indigenous Sundanese ethnic group native to the southeastern part of Banten, specifically Lebak Regency, Banten, Indonesia. Many of the Baduy people reject modern technology and live in voluntary isolation from the outside…
Bird's-eye view of the town of Banten in 1599
With his father, Sunan Gunungjati, Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin founded the Sultanate of Banten.
Warriors of Banten in 1596
François Valentijn's painting of Banten in 1694