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This motif is called Dikur Rae Moas. In the past, this motif was made exclusively for kings. In the middle of the Dikur (buffalo horn) pattern, there is a shape of a shield which is called Rabi. In the past, Rabi was used as a shield in matches or battles in the NTT tradition. Dikur Rae Moas Ikat was worn by kings when attending celebrations and meetings as a symbol of high social status in NTT society.