History of the keris, the traditional weapon of Java

Indonesian Traditional Weapon 1. Aceh province Traditional Weapons: Rencong 2. North Sumatra Province Traditional Weapons: Surit Piso, Piso Gaja 3. Central Sulawesi Province Traditional Weapons: Pasatimpo 4. DKI Jakarta Province Traditional Weapons: Badik, Parang, Golok 5. Central Java Province Traditional Weapons: Keris 6. Province of Yogyakarta Traditional Weapons: Keris 7. East Java Province Traditional Weapons: Clurit 8. Province of Bali Traditional Weapons: Keris

Keris is a dagger stabbing weapon class (pointy and sharp on both sides) with many cultural functions are known in the western and central archipelago. The shape is distinctive and easily distinguished from other sharp weapons because it is not symmetrical at the base of the dilated, often tortuous blade, and many of them have the prestige, the strokes on a piece of bright metal blade. In the past Keris serves as a weapon in warfare, as well as complementary offerings objects. In contemporary usage, the keris is more a matter of fashion accessories, has a number of cultural symbols, or a collection of objects is assessed in terms of aesthetics. Use of Keris spread to the community residents are never affected by the Majapahit, such as Java, Madura, Bali, Sumatra, Borneo coast, most of Sulawesi, Malay peninsula, southern Thailand and southern Philippines. Keris Indonesia has been listed on the UNESCO as World Heritage of Man since 2005. The origin of the keris is not fully explained because there are no written sources from the time of descriptive about it before the 15th century, although the mention of the term "dagger" has been listed on the inscription from the 9th century AD. Scientific review Keris most forms of development are based on analysis of figures in the reliefs or sculptures. Meanwhile, knowledge about the function of the keris can be traced from several inscriptions and reports of foreign explorers to the archipelago. Keris as an element of sacrifice. At present, the keris is also still part of the offerings. Furthermore, the keris is also used in ritual / ceremony mystical or paranormal. Keris as a weapon among the laity of Majapahit. Keris as a weapon has a blade that is strong, tough, but lightweight. Various legends of the period-Mataram Demak know some of the famous dagger weapons, such as the keris Nagasasra Sabukinten. French report of the 16th century have been telling the keris as a symbol of the greatness of the role of the leaders of Sumatra (especially the Sultanate of Aceh). "Smoothing" function seems to be getting stronger dagger since the 19th century onwards, in line with the easing of political turmoil in the archipelago and a stronger use of firearms. In this development, the role of the Keris as a weapon was gradually reduced. At present, among the Javanese keris keris is always seen as tosan aji or "hard objects (metal) is noble," not as a weapon. Keris is dhuwung, together with the spear; both are considered as objects "handle" (ageman) taken primacy power by taking the form of stabbing weapon in the past. In Malaysia, the culture of a strong monarchy, a dagger into Malay identity. Keris or dhuwung consists of three main parts: the blade (or leaf wilah Keris), marijuana (cantilever) and upstream Keris (carvings, Keris handles). Keris as a weapon and tool holster protected ceremonial dagger or sheath. Keris is a major part of the identification of a dagger. Knowledge of the form (dhapur) or Keris morphology becomes important for identification purposes. The shape of the keris has many spiritual symbols other than aesthetic value. Common things to consider in the morphology of the dagger is a bend (luk), ornaments (Ricikan), color or beam blades, as well as patterns of prestige. The combination of these various components generating a number of standard forms (dhapur) Keris was much laid out in the libraries of the keris. Effect of time affects the style of manufacture. Keris-making style is reflected in the concept of respite, which is usually associated with the periodization of history and geography, as well as the master craftsman who made it. Base metal used in making keris there are two kinds of metals are metals and metal iron steel prestige. To make the master always combine these ingredients with other metals. typically use nickel metal prestige. Past Keris which either have a metal prestige of stone meteorite known to have a high content of titanium, in addition to nickel, cobalt, silver, tin, chromium, antimony, and copper. Well-known stone meteorite is a meteorite Prambanan, who had fallen in the 19th century Prambanan enshrinement in the complex.