Besi Lima
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| Weapon type: | Throwing weapon, spear |
| Designations: | Besi Lima |
| Use: | weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
Indonesia , ethnic groups from Java and Bali |
| Distribution: | Java, Bali |
| Overall length: | about 65 cm |
| Blade length: | about 25 cm |
| Handle: | Wood |
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The Besi Lima is a spear from Indonesia.
description
The Besi Lima has a blade head that consists of five individual blades. The blades are often flame-shaped (flamed) or bulbous and arranged in a square around the middle blade. The middle blade is made much longer and more stable than the four outer blades. The blade head is attached to the shaft with the help of a grommet . The blades and the spout can be made simple, but also decorated with gold inlays (Indian: Koftgari). There are different versions.
Individual evidence
- ^ Albert G. van Zonneveld: Traditional weapons of the Indonesian archipelago. C. Zwartenkot Art Books, Leiden 2001, ISBN 90-5450-004-2 , p. 35.
Web links
Commons : Spears - collection of images, videos and audio files
