Five Famous Traditional Weapons of Central Java Indonesia
VIVA – Indonesia has a variety of cultures, such as dances, traditional houses, and even traditional weapons. These weapons are used as tools to protect themselves and defend the territory. One of the regions in Indonesia that has a variety of traditional weapons is Central Java.
Central Java has traditional weapons that were more advanced in ancient times than in other parts of the archipelago. Central Java has many legendary and famous weapons to this day.
But over time these traditional weapons have now become a legacy of the archipelago's culture. Here are five traditional weapons that originated from Central Java, as reported by GoodnewsfromIndonesia.
1. Keris
ilustrasi keris setan kober
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Keris is one of the most famous weapons compared to other traditional weapons in Central Java. In the past, keris was used as a form of self-identity. There are differences in the shape of keris based on social levels.
The kings' keris will have a different shape from the soldiers' kris. Actually, this weapon can also be found outside the Central Java region such as in Sumatra, Bali, and Sulawesi. However, keris is more famous in Central Java because it has a magical element that is rarely considered to have a certain master.
Along with the times, the keris is no longer used as an identity or as a tool for personal needs. Until now, the weapon is more functioned to be used as a complement to traditional clothes.
2. Condroso
condroso
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This weapon has a different shape from weapons in general. The shape is like a konde stick, in ancient times used by Javanese women as a way to maintain the dignity of women as a means to protect themselves from unwanted things.
In the past, this weapon was used for women who were assigned to be telik Sandi or spies. Made of iron with sharp edges this weapon can be used to kill. Condroso is usually only used during emergencies.
