

There are several elements of culture on the marriage of Minangkabau matrilineal systems in the novel of Tenggelamnya Kapal Van Der Wijck, namely 1.Mamak (mother's brother) whether he is eldest or youngest ,he has a huge role and responsibility to preserve the tradition of Minangkabau Matrilineal systems in the family of Minangkabau,West Sumatera and he will bring the matters of custom into the meeting of Niniak Mamak.

It describes the aspects of marriage based on Minangkabau custom especially practiced in Batipuh, West Sumatera that still hold fast to the tradition and culture very much concerned to the female (matrilineal) lineage. It utilizes an extrinsic approach in which there are some interpretations and explanations about cultural elements in Hamka's Tenggelamnya Kapal Van Der Wijck. This study explores the cultural elements found in the literary work of Tenggelamnya Kapal Van Der Wijck in the form of Novel written by Buya Hamka.
