Charles Sander Pierce Semiotic Analysis of Symbolic Meaning on Kriya Art of Panji Mask Cirebon

Abstract

The local community in Mandarangan Village in Cirebon is located in the Kasepuhan palace area, which is often known as a cultural heritage of its ancestors, and so that many master craftsmen including craftsmen of Panji mask are born. The art of Panji mask craft has some interesting symbols to study. The art of Indonesian Panji Cirebon masks in the village of Slangit has many varieties of meanings in the form of visualization, which brings various interpretations to mask art lovers. This study aims to determine the symbolic meaning contained in the Cirebon style Panji mask using the semiotic approach of Charles Sander Pierce. The research shows that (1) the Cirebon style banner mask which is composed of visual symbols, namely tanpa jamang, nanggal sepisan eyebrows, menjangan ranggah eyebrows, leyepan eyes, kedhelen eyes, walimiring nose, prengesan mouth, white color all of these symbols are stylized from the shape of objects natural. (2) The structure of the visual symbolism of the Cirebon style Panji Mask which contains character values consisting of the shape of the eyebrows, eyes, nose, mouth and color. All symbolic structures are stylized forms of natural objects with character values of sacred, loyal, obedient, honest, innocent, simple, smooth, gentle, dashing, smart, wise, cheerful, and smiling or friendly.