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The word bara means "sword" in Sangirese language, [1] therefore it literally means "Sangirese sword". The Bara Sangihe is known for its unique shaped blade that resembles a crocodile [2] or a beak of a bird with serrations.
Penai is a machete-like sword found in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Traditionally, it is used for both war and agricultural tools. [1] It is used by the Bare'e speaking Torajan people [2] and Pamona people. [3]
The sundang is a sword created by the Bugis people of Sulawesi. As with the kris, the sundang usually features a wavy blade, but straight-bladed specimens also exist. Sakin. The sakin or sokin is a slender thrusting knife with a straight blade. A related weapon, the sewar, has the same appearance except that the blade is curved.
Aside from being used as a weapon and hunting tool, the badik is a symbol of cultural identity in Sulawesi. In the colonial era, it was considered a pity if a man died without his badik. [ 5 ] : 157 As recently as the 1960s, the badik was worn as part of daily attire and badik crimes were reported regularly.
The Dohong (also Duhong or Duhung) is a dagger or short war sword from Borneo.The name is used figuratively to imply bravery. In other parts of Borneo, it is simply referred to as Mandau. [1]
Alamang (in Bugis language, sometimes Halamang or Lamang) [1] or Sonri (in Makassarese language) is a sacred sword or cutlass of the Bugis and Makassarese people in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Description [ edit ]
Pencak Silat Harimau also known as Silat Harimau (Minangkabau: Silek Harimau) is a Minangkabau style of pencak silat originating from West Sumatra, Indonesia.Silat Harimau has movements that are used to resemble the technique and philosophy of a tiger.
The kujang is a bladed weapon native to the Sundanese people of Indonesia.The earliest kujang made is from around the 8th or 9th century. It is forged out of iron, steel, and pattern welding steel with a length of approximately 20–25 cm and weighs about 300 grams.