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A Javanese style Wedung, circa 16th-19th century. The Wedung is a short and broad machete (Bendho[1]). Its blade has a straight back and an S-shape edge. It may be made of smooth iron, but pamor forge work also occurs. The back is sometimes sharpened along 1/3 of its length from the point. The blade's base is straight and stands at an angle of ...
The Bara Sangihe is known for its unique shaped blade that resembles a crocodile [2] or a beak of a bird with serrations. The shape of its handle also splits into two, [3] is made of wood, carved with traditional Sangirese motifs. [4] It is also said that the Bara Sangihe is one of the weapons used by a local warrior from North Sulawesi ...
The Bali Museum, Denpasar, Bali. This Balinese cannon is located in the yard of Bali Museum. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. This cannon is thought to have been produced in the 15th century, made from bronze with a length of 37 + 7 / 16 inches (95.1 cm). [50] Luis de Camoes museum in Macau has a piece of highly ornamented cetbang ...
Optical sight is a standard feature in SS1-V4 variant. The SS1 (short for Senapan Serbu 1, lit. 'Assault Rifle 1') [2] is the standard assault rifle of the Indonesian armed forces and Indonesian National Police. It is based on the FN FNC rifle but modified in order to meet ergonomic and tropical environment needs. [3]
Denpasar (Indonesian pronunciation: [denˈpasar]; Balinese: ᬤᬾᬦ᭄ᬧᬲᬃ Roman: Dénpasar) is the capital city of the province of Bali, Indonesia. Denpasar is the main gateway to the Bali island, the city is also a hub for other cities in the Lesser Sunda Islands. With the rapid growth of the tourism industry in Bali, Denpasar has ...
A Java arquebus (Indonesian and Malaysian: Bedil Jawa) is a long-barreled early firearm from the Nusantara archipelago, dating back to the early 16th century. The weapon was used by Javanese armies, albeit in low number compared to total fighting men, [1]: 387 before the arrival of Iberian explorers (Portuguese and Spaniards) in the 16th century.
Silat Betawi demonstration of disarming a person who has a golok. In Indonesia, the golok is often associated with the Sundanese and Betawi people.The Betawi recognize two types of golok; gablongan or bendo is the domestic tool used in the kitchen or field for agricultural purposes, and the golok simpenan or sorenam that is used for self-protection and traditionally always carried by Betawi ...
Istinggar. Close up of firing mechanism (snap matchlock) and detail of an istinggar. This specimen is likely manufactured in Padang, Indonesia, or by the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra, Indonesia. Istinggar is a type of matchlock firearm built by the various ethnic groups of the Maritime Southeast Asia. The firearm is a result of Portuguese ...