The statue tomb as a cultural product during
the Islamic civilization era in the Makassar ethnic area is
a cultural influence from the megalithic period, a period
marked by the tradition of erecting large stone
monuments. In its development, megalithic culture
continued to influence and integrate with Islamic culture.
This can be seen from the transition from the culture of
menhir statues to statues in the Tomb of Kompleks
Makam Raja-Raja Binamu. This research itself was
conducted as an effort to find out the cultural values that
are reflected in the statues tomb of Kompleks Makam
Raja-Raja Binamu. There are several stages of research
carried out, starting with literature study, field study,
processing data which is consists with the process of
analysis of morphology, ethnography and history, and
the last is the process of data interpretation. Based on the
results of literature, it was found that there were five
statue tombs are belonging to Karaeng Palengkei Daeng
Lagu, Karaeng Pasi, and Karaeng Gossea Bombang along
with slaves, as well as unnamed statue tomb. However,
based on the results of field data collection, currently,
only one statue remains, which belongs to Karaeng
Palengkei Daeng Lagu. Based on the results of the
analysis that has been carried out, it was found that some
cultural values are reflected in it, namely the use of
songkok which reflects simplicity and toughness, social
strata, nationalist and religious leadership. The second
identity is a symbol of kekaraengan, for the people of
Jeneponto; this title is intended for a nobleman with
noble character and devotion to worship and symbolizes
a leader.
Keywords : Statue Tomb; Menhir Statue; Cultural Identity; Makassar Ethnic; Jeneponto