Basi Takang
| Basi Takang | |
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| Weapon type: | spear |
| Designations: | Basi Takang, (see text) |
| Use: | weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
Indonesia , ethnic groups from Indonesia |
| Distribution: | Indonesia |
| Handle: | Wood |
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The Basi Takang , also known as Bassi Takkang , Poke Takang or Poke-Takkang , is a spear from Indonesia.
description
The Basi Takang has a double-edged blade. The blade widens from the shaft towards the middle and tapers towards the tip and is diamond-shaped . The blade is smooth and has neither a central ridge nor a hollow grind. It is attached to the shaft with a grommet. The Basi Takang is used by ethnic groups from 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
