7 Unique Indonesian Traditional Weapons

Weapons for humans is a tool to defend themselves from the enemy. But for the people of Indonesia as well as a weapon to defend themselves, also to indicate the status of self, and sacred ceremonial. Each of these tribes in Indonesia have an assortment of traditional weapons. Here is the original weapon Indonesia.

1. Keris

This weapon is a weapon of the most popular for people in Indonesia. This weapon has a distinctive indentation. Grooves on a dagger indicates how many layers of steel used to make it. In addition kris also has a unique style that is called "Prestige".
For the Javanese, a dagger made the sign of the royal family, and is believed to have mystical powers. Some people who have the keris would bathe at night 1 Syuro.

2. Kujang

West Java is the original weapons, especially land Sundanese kingdom of Pajajaran. Kujang shape like a small curved knife and on the side there is a pattern like a dagger. Curved shape imitate a tiger's claws. Many collectors interested in having Kujang.

3. Mandau

Mandau is the traditional weapon Dayak people of Borneo. Long sword-like shape with the tip wide. Mandau hilt usually carved to resemble Hornbills, birds are considered sacred by the Dayak community. In ancient times Mandau used to fight with another tribe. Now Mandau sold as decoration.

4. Rencong

Has a shape that looks like a small knife. In the past, owners Rencong is the royal family, and symbolizing honor. During the war against the Dutch colonialists, Rencong used as a weapon for the people.

5. Clurit

This weapon has a shape like a crescent but bigger and longer. Madurese use this weapon to maintain his dignity. The battle name was "Carok". Actually, this weapon is used to cut the grass. Furthermore, the grass was used as a cattle feed, because the island of Madura is famous as a producer of local cows.

6. Parang Salawaki

In the past, the weapon used by soldiers Maluku. In the colonial period, the Maluku people to use it against the Netherlands. Parang Salawaki consists of a large but short sword and a shield Salawaki the long form.

7. Pasatimpo

Is a weapon of the Central Sulawesi. It looked like a small knife, so that these weapons are often used for ceremonial tribes in Central Sulawesi, or used for dancing.

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