Basi Paka
| Basi Paka | |
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| Information | |
| Weapon type: | spear |
| Designations: | Basi Paka, Poke Pangka |
| Use: | weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
Indonesia , ethnic groups from Indonesia |
| Distribution: | Indonesia |
| Handle: | Wood |
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The Basi Paka , also Poke Pangka , is a spear from Indonesia.
description
The Basi Paka has a fork-shaped blade. The blade consists of two flat, fork-shaped prongs. It is shaped in the shape of the letter "U". The tips are slightly S-shaped bent outwards. It is attached to the shaft with a grommet. The Basi Paka is used by ethnic groups in Indonesia.
Individual evidence
- ^ Albert G. van Zonneveld: Traditional weapons of the Indonesian archipelago. C. Zwartenkot Art Books, Leiden 2001, ISBN 90-5450-004-2 , p. 32.
Web links
Commons : Spears - collection of images, videos and audio files
