are trained for hunting, though animal husbandry is still forbidden. Some Kanekes Dalam have become Kanekes Luar, either through intermarriage or as a result of breaking Kanekes Dalam customary laws. Characteristics of the Kanekes Luar include: They are familiar with technology such as electronic devices. Construction of houses in the Kanekes Luar permits the use of modern tools, such as saws, hammers, nails, etc. Wearing modern clothing like T-shirts and jeans is permitted. The use of modern home appliances, such as mattresses, pillows, plastic or glass plates and cups, etc, is allowed. A significant number have converted to Islam and been influenced by the outside world. There are two Kanekes Luar settlements, namely Padawaras (Cibengkung) and Sirahdayeuh (Cihadam), which function as a buffer between the Kanekes Dalam and the outside world. Governance The Kanekes community recognizes two governing systems: the national system, which is in accordance with the laws of Indonesia, and the customary system, which abides by the customs of the community. Both are combined or acculturated in such a way that there is no conflict. Conventionally, the Kanekes people are led by a head of settlement, who is referred to as jaro pamarentah. Customarily, the Kanekes people fall under the leadership of the pu'un, who can be found in three settlements, or tangtu. The position is passed down through generations, but not necessarily from a father to his children; it can also be handed down to other relatives. The governing term of a pu'un is not specified; instead, it depends on a person's ability to hold on to the position. Livelihood As it has been the case for hundreds of years, the main livelihood of the Kanekes people is rice farming. Apart from that, they also earn extra income from selling the fruits they gather from the jungle, such as durian and tamarind-plum, as well as wild honey. External interactions The Kanekes community, who until the present have adhered strictly to their customs, has not been entirely isolated from the developments of the outside world. They became aware of the establishment of the Sultanate of Banten, which automatically annexed the Kanekes people into the kingdom's territory of power. As a sign of obedience to and recognition of these authorities, the Kanekes community routinely perform the seba ceremony each year, which involves delivering crops such as rice and fruit to the Governor of Banten (and formerly to the Governor