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Alamang (in Bugis language, sometimes Halamang or Lamang) [1] or Sonriʼ (in Makassarese language) is a sacred sword or cutlass of the Bugis and Makassarese people in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Description [ edit ]
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]
Bissorang village, Selayar islands, Sulawesi Selatan province. This cannon is thought to have originated from the Majapahit era. Local people call this cetbang Ba'dili or Papporo Bissorang. [44] [45] A Mataram-era (1587–1755) cetbang can be found at Lubuk Mas village, South Sumatera, Indonesia. [55]
An Acehnese collection of Kris (hung vertically) and Klewang (hung diagonally) during the Dutch colonial period, c. 1893–95.. During the Aceh War the Acehnese klewang proved very effective in close quarters combat against the sabre-wielding Dutch troops and the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army.
A baju rantai from Southern Sulawesi. A bugis chainmail armor. One of the earliest mentions of Baju Rantai is in a Balinese inscription of Tamblingan, recorded as baju besi. The Tamblingan Pura Endek I Lempeng Besar I inscription records the existence of armor makers in Bali. This inscription is thought to have originated from the year 844 Saka ...
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]
These communities requested Sultan Muda Alauddin Riayat Shah of Aceh to provide ulama for South Sulawesi, as he is known for sending ulama outside of Aceh. [22] Three Minangkabau ulama, Dato Ri Bandang, Dato Ri Tiro, and Dato Ri Patimang were sent to spread Islam in South Sulawesi. They visited Riau and Johor to learn about South Sulawesi ...