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Weapons
World Cultures ➔ Keris
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L5524Description:
This keris or kris has an asymmetrical, wavy steel blade that widens near the hilt which is made of dark brown wood carved with ornate floral designs. It is accompanied by a sheath of light wood.The keris is a traditional Javanese weapon that also holds cultural and spiritual significance. Its small size makes it an efficient weapon, being used by prominent figures such as Prince Diponegoro and Imam Bonjol during the Java War. As a spiritual object, it is considered to have its own essence and abilities, able to provide good luck or protection.