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The kris or keris is a distinctive, asymmetrical dagger from the Indonesian island of Java. Both weapon and spiritual object, the kris is considered to possess magical powers. The earliest known kris goes back to the tenth century and spread from the island of Java throughout Southeast Asia.
Keris Types and Terms by Geoffrey Hodgson The regional classification of keris proposed by Woolley and quoted by Hill, supra pp. 32-3, provides the basic requirement for keris identification. Since, however, all kiris are derived from Javanese weapons and because hilts and scabbards easily could be
Kris of the naga sasra-type. On the front side of the blade we see the head of a crowned snake. Its body stretches along the entire length of the undulating blade that has thirteen curves. The body is inlaid with gold, as are the floral patterns surrounding it. The snake's chin rests on a tumpal-shaped ornament.
The Keris as we know it today is the result of a long evolution. It has probably slowly evolved from a short blade leaf shaped dagger, to a proto Buda Keris (10th century) with some dapur characteristics, but still used as an over arm stabbing dagger.
31 sie 2021 · PDF | The current article examined some issues on Kris, a traditional weapon of Indonesia as a high cultural heritage, which is up to now still... | Find, read and cite all the research you...
The writer will discuss the history and background of keris, the parts of a keris, and the philosophy behind the function and role in Malay civilisation in this article. Keywords: Philosophy, Keris, Malay Civilization, Design, Aesthetic.
The keris is both a remarkable weapon and one of the most unique artefacts of island Southeast Asia. The peninsular Malays, like the Javanese, Minangkabau, Brunei Malays, and other Malay peoples of the archipelago, regard it as a special part of their heritage and culture.
