Weaponery
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Arit Bali as Traditional Weapons and Agricultural Tools
Arit Bali is a sickle, a sharp object with a semicircular shape like a crescent with a sharpened inner arc. Balinese people use it when going to the fields to clear the grass…
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Badik Cangkingan, the Traditional Weapon of Batavia
Badik Cangkingan is a typical Betawi tribe weapon. This tribe does have a number of unique histories about martial arts. This was revealed from the existence of a champion figure or a local…
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Badik Lampung, the Poisoned Traditional Weapon from Lampung
Badik Lampung is a sharp weapon that serves as a symbol of ancestor’s authority. The shape of Badik Lampung is in the form of large and long blades, as a machete. The handle…
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Keris Aru Palaka – Kingdom of Bone’s Golden Relics Keris
As the name implies, Golden Keris Aru Palaka is one of the traditional weapons that are considered as heirlooms for the local community. This weapon has existed since the time of the kingdom…
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Alamang, a Typical Weapon of South Sulawesi
Indonesia has a variety of cultures spread throughout the country. One of the most interesting area with a rich culture is Sulawesi, including the South Sulawesi. The province, with its capital in Makassar,…
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North Borneo Mandau
North Borneo Mandau has its own characteristic that makes it different from any sword from other parts of Borneo. It can be seen from the blade and the Kumpang (the sheath). The making…
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Central Borneo Mandau
Mandau from Central Borneo is quite distinctive compared to those from West, East, and South Borneo. The most distinct characteristic is the smoothness of the handle and the sheath. The Engraving Not just…
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Tombak Asmat Papua – Irian Jaya
Tombak Asmat is a critical spear used for hunting and combat for people in Papua. Unlike most tribes in Indonesia, people in Papua doesn’t depend so much on dagger or cleaver while hunting.…
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Parang Banten and the Palm Trees Farmer
Parang or cleaver is a small sword that is mostly used as a working equipment. In Banten, there is a traditional cleaver that is used mostly by the palm trees farmer. It’s called…
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Tombak Jambi, the Unique Handled Traditional Spear
Tombak Jambi, or Jambi Spear is a traditional weapon that is named after its original place, The Province of Jambi. Jambi Spear is available is various type, depend on what it is used…
