Keris is a cultural property exotic and original. This is a 'work of art' as well as 'cultural objects' original archipelago. Keris culture stretching from the western tip of the island of Sumatra, Peninsular Siam and Sulu in the North, the Great Barrier and the Maluku islands in the East Nusa Tenggara islands in the South. Keris be binding identity that encourages a sense of nationhood that thrives in the archipelago. In 2005, Keris Indonesia has been recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Indonesia.
Keris is a dagger stabbing weapons group (pointed end and sharp on both sides) with a lot of functions known cultures in the western and central parts of the archipelago. The shape is distinctive and easily distinguishable from other weapons because it is not symmetrical at the base is widened, often winding blade, and many of them have the prestige (the fibers of bright metal layer) on the blade bar. In the past kris serves as a weapon in a duel / combat, as well as complementary offerings objects.
Currently, the use of the keris more as complementary ornaments in traditional dress. As a product of culture, a dagger contain certain noble values the maker culture symbolized in various parts of the keris. In addition, the keris is also rife become collectibles are assessed in terms of aesthetics.
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