SEMIOTIC STUDY ON “TUGU SI RAJA BATAK” IN SAMOSIR ISLAND NORTH SUMATERA

The objectives of this study were to find out signs, the realization signs in denotative and connotative meanings, reasons for on Tugu Si Raja Batak Sarimarrihit Village, Sianjur Mula-Mula sub-district, Samosir Regency. was conducted using a qualitative approach. data taken from Batak. statues pictures analysis by observing, interviewing, then analyzed based theory proposed Roland Barthes. findings indicated that there twenty-two four forms, namely human ornaments, animal plant carving. ornaments means descendants with different clans some servants work. made show his used animals around him as transportations. Then, they Lime (Pangir) Banyan tree (Jajabi) appear because people are famous traditional medicine uses plants such betel sick people, possessed also offerings their ancestors. Furthermore, Batak, carvings seat requires beautiful decoration culture respect kings