Batu Rajut
| Batu Rajut | |
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| Information | |
| Weapon type: | Striking weapon / club |
| Designations: | Baju Rajut |
| Use: | weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
Indonesia , ethnic groups from Indonesia |
| Distribution: | Indonesia |
| Handle: | rope |
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The Baju Rajut is a club from Indonesia.
description
The Baju Rajut consists of a braided network of plant fibers. A metal ball is sewn into the net. The net is attached to a rope. The rope is often decorated with feathers. The net with the ball is set in rotation and used to strike. The use and the effect is similar to that of a club. The appearance is reminiscent of the South American bola . The Baju Rajut 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
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