Kaibauk
''Some of this article is translated from the existing German Wikipedia article at :de:Kaibauk; see its history for attribution.'' The Kaibauk is a type of headdress worn by the Timorese liurai. Traditionally made of silver, it is shaped like the horns of a water buffalo. Symbolism The buffalo horns are a widely used symbol in the cultures of Timor-Leste East Timor (), also known as Timor-Leste (), officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is an island country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the exclave of Oecusse on the island's north-weste ..., both on the Kaibauk and on the roofs of traditional sacred houses (''uma lulik'' in Tetun). They represent strength, security and protection. The counterpart to the Kaibauk is the Belak, a round bronze disc that is worn on the chest. It represents the moon and symbolises peace, prosperity and fertility. Kaibauk and Belak are meant to complement each other, their combinatio ...
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