DELMAN
DELMAN
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Identification
A delman is a type of traditional land transportation in Indonesia that is not powered by an engine but by the strength of a horse pulling it. This vehicle is a form of evolution from horse-drawn carriages that have existed in Indonesia since the Dutch colonial era. The name “Delman” is believed to come from the name of its inventor, Charles Theodore Deeleman, a Dutch engineer and lithography expert. Generally, a delman is categorized as a non-motorized passenger vehicle controlled by a driver called a “kusir”.
Description
A delman has a unique structure. Its main part is a carriage (body) made of wood or light metal, which functions as the passenger cabin. The passenger capacity varies, but it usually can carry two to four people who sit facing each other or forward. The driver’s seat is located at the front, separate from the passengers, to control the horse. One of the distinctive features of a delman is its two large wheels on each side of the carriage, although in some regions there are variations that use four wheels. A delman is also equipped with a roof (canopy) to protect the passengers and driver from the sun and rain. The horse is connected to the carriage by two wooden or metal shafts that flank the horse’s body and are attached to the wheels. The driver controls the horse using reins to adjust direction and speed, and sometimes uses a small whip as an aid. One iconic sound of the delman is the jingling of small bells often attached to the horse’s neck or saddle.
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