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- Keris from Java. Keris is one of the traditional weapons that used to be used by ancestors and heroes, especially those from Java when fighting invaders.
- Celurit from Madura. Next, there are celurit from the Madura region which used to be one of the traditional weapons used by ancestors and heroes when fighting invaders.
- Daggers from Papua. Furthermore, there is a dagger from the Papua region which is also one of Indonesia’s traditional weapons. This traditional weapon from the Papua region is quite unique.
- My Salawaku machete from Maluku. For people who are outside the Maluku region, they might be a little unfamiliar with the traditional weapon of my salaw machete.
- Rencong from Aceh
- Hujor from North Sumatra
- Jenawi Sword from Riau
- Badik Tumbuk Lada from The Riau Archipelago
- Career from West Sumatra
- Arrowhead Spear from Jambi
- Kerambi from Bengkulu
- Siwar from South Sumatra
- Parang from The Bangka Belitung Islands
- Spear Or Payan from Lampung
Rencong is a traditional weapon from Aceh province. The shape resembles the letter L and is similar to a dagger. The handle is in the form of Arabic letters and is taken from the equivalent of the word bismillah. This bismillah sentence is a symbol that shows the characteristics of the Acehnese people who strongly adhere to the glory of Islamic tea...
Hujor traditional weapons come from North Sumatra. This weapon is a spear found in the Batak tribe. Hujors were made of metal and were used for hunting and war. The shape of the hujor resembles a flat leaf and is about 25 centimeters long and 5.5 centimeters wide. The stalk of this traditional weapon is made of wood with a length of two meters.
According to the book Immortalizing Riau: Book II Anthology of Cultural Essays, the Jenawi sword is the most popular traditional weapon in Riau. The Jenawi sword was used by commanders during the royal war. In ancient times, only powerful, respected, and intelligent people could possess this sword. At first glance, the Jenawi sword is similar to th...
Pepper-mashed badik is a traditional keris type weapon found in the Riau Archipelago. This weapon is used for stabbing, slicing, and colonizing in short-range combat. According to Riau custom, if the pepper-mashed badik has been pulled from the scabbard, something must be stabbed, such as an object or an animal. The length of this traditional weapo...
The traditional weapon of West Sumatra is a karih or keris. Karih is usually worn by men and placed in front of the waist. Karih includes stabbing or sharp weapons used for self-defense.
The arrowhead spear in terms of the Kerinci area is called Kuju. This weapon was made in the Sungai Full area and is still being produced today. The arrowhead spear consists of arrowheads, nipples, ears, stalks, and manau coating iron. The size of the handle of this weapon is about one meter and the head is 20 centimeters long. The color of the sta...
Kerambit is a traditional Bengkulu weapon that has a special form and use. The curved shape of the kerambit can only be used by people who are good at martial arts. The kerambit is made to order by a skilled blacksmith. Its main ingredient is iron containing steel. The length is 12 centimeters with a base width of 2 centimeters, while the upper par...
The traditional siwar weapon comes from Lahat Regency, South Sumatra Province. This weapon is also known as badik. The difference lies in the back of the eye. Badik is usually called straight back siwar. Siwar is an heirloom weapon and is currently no longer mass-produced. Only a few heirs and public figures can make this weapon.
Based on the book The Beautiful Island of Bangka Belitung, the traditional weapon of the people of the Bangka Belitung Islands is in the form of a machete. This weapon is used for short range fights. The tip of the machete is made wide and heavy to increase the weight so that the target can be cut quickly. Medium-sized machetes are used for felling...
The spear according to the Lampung language is called payan. Based on its shape, spears are divided into long and short spears. The long spear is a spear that has a wooden hilt measuring more than 150 centimeters, while the short spear is a spear whose handle is no more than 90 centimeters. Both types of spears have spearheads measuring 34 to 40 ce...
Oct 21, 2023 · The preservation of traditional Indonesian tribal weapons is crucial for Indonesia’s cultural heritage. These weapons represent a bridge between the past and the present, connecting the country’s diverse cultural narratives.
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- The name of the traditional Rencong weapon from Aceh. Rencong is the name of a traditional weapon originating from the province of Aceh. This weapon has a shape similar to the letter L and is similar to a dagger.
- The name of the Hujur Traditional Weapon from North Sumatra. The name of a traditional weapon from North Sumatra is called the hujur weapon. This weapon is a spear found by the Batak tribe.
- The name of the Jenawi Sword Traditional Weapon from Riau. The Jenawi sword is the most popular traditional weapon in Riau province. The Jenawi sword was used by the commanders during the royal war.
- The name of the Traditional Weapon of Badik Crushed Pepper from the Riau Archipelago. The pepper-mashed badik weapon is one of the traditional keris-like weapons in the Riau Islands.
The kris or keris is a distinctive, asymmetrical dagger from Indonesia. Both weapon and spiritual object, the kris is considered to possess magical powers. The earliest known kris go back to the tenth century and most probably spread from the island of Java throughout South-East Asia.
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Aug 31, 2021 · The current article examined some issues on Kris, a traditional weapon of Indonesia as a high cultural heritage, which is up to now still preserved with all of its manifestations.
