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A Bugis-typed Keris from Kelantan. The Bugis keris, originating from South Sulawesi and extending to the Malay Peninsula, southern Sumatra and the Riau-Lingga archipelago, is a distinctive dagger known for its unique blade and hilt designs. Primarily forged for self-defense and combat, these krises are recognized for their thicker and heavier ...
Another important sword owned by the Bugis is the Keris, also known as Tappi. It has some minor different features in contrast to the Javanese Keris; however, the Bugis Keris is noted to bear a closer anatomical resembles with the Malay-version of the dagger, the item potentially being introduced by the Malays to the people of South Sulawesi.
This is a list of prominent people of Bugis descent, sorted by field, industry and activity. Some of the notable individuals may appeared more than once based on their multiple contributions to the society, while persons of mixed ancestries have their respective heritage credited.
Most Bugis are Muslim, but many pre-Islamic rites continue to be honoured in their culture, including the view that gender exists on a spectrum. [3] Most Bugis converted from Animism to Islam in the early 17th century; [4] small numbers of Bugis have converted to Christianity, but the influence of Islam is still very prominent in their society. [5]
Keris bahari evolved from the original kris, which is a dagger. As men fought, they needed a weapon with greater reach, and kris became longer and heavier. Two forms then evolved: The first is rapier kris (keris bahari), and the second is broadsword kris . Because the blade became longer, the handle had to be straightened to balance it. [1]
The Bugis is a book written by Christian Pelras about the Bugis people produced in 1996 and published in the United States in 1997 by Blackwell Publishing. [1] It is the first book ever to describe the history of the Bugis ranging from their origins 40,000 years ago to the present.
The blade of the Bugis badik is thinner than that of the Makassarese type. The latter, therefore, must be thrust with its blade flat if lethal penetration is to be achieved in rib areas; other areas of the victim's anatomy do not require this repositioning, but the Makassarese generally use the flat-blade tactic, and seek full penetration of ...
This category page lists notable citizens of Malaysia of Bugis ethnic origin or descent, whether partial or full. Subcategories.