inlander in Java: Mendak* dan selut* • Bilah* atau mata keris • Sarung

History of the keris, the traditional weapon of Java

Keris is a dagger stabbing weapon class (pointy and sharp on both sides) with many cultural functions are known in the western and central archipelago. The shape is distinctive and easily distinguished from other sharp weapons because it is not symmetrical at the base of the dilated, often tortuous blade, and many of them have the prestige, the strokes on a piece of bright metal blade. In the past Keris serves as a weapon in warfare, as well as complementary offerings objects. In contemporary usage, the keris is more a matter of fashion accessories, has a number of cultural symbols, or a collection of objects is assessed in terms of aesthetics. Use of Keris spread to the community residents are never affected by the Majapahit, such as Java, Madura, Bali, Sumatra, Borneo coast, most of Sulawesi, Malay peninsula, southern Thailand and southern Philippines. Keris Indonesia has been listed on the UNESCO as World Heritage of Man since 2005.

inlander in Java

Sabtu, 25 Februari 2012

Mendak* dan selut* • Bilah* atau mata keris • Sarung

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