ABSTRAK In carrying out a Nias tribal marriage, the dowry amount is very large and this is a consideration for Nias people outside the Nias area (nomads), in this study the Nias traditional marriage dowry (Bowo) is very mandatory in carrying out traditional Nias marriages. However, along with the times, the dowry (Bowo) is not easy to fulfill because of the large costs that are borne by the me…