Cayul
| Cayul | |
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| Information | |
| Weapon type: | machete |
| Designations: | Cayul |
| Use: | weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
Java , ethnic groups of Java |
| Distribution: | Java, Madura |
| Handle: | Wood |
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The Cayul is a machete from Java .
description
The Cayul has a single-edged, bulbous blade with a strongly rounded place . The cutting area is slightly convex , the back of the blade concave and heavily worked. The booklet is made of wood.
The Cayul is mainly used as a work tool in agriculture, but also serves as a combat weapon.
literature
- Albert G. van Zonneveld: Traditional weapons of the Indonesian archipelago. C. Zwartenkot Art Books, Leiden 2001, ISBN 90-5450-004-2 .
Web links
Commons : Machete - Collection of images, videos, and audio files
Individual evidence
- ^ Albert G. van Zonneveld: Traditional weapons of the Indonesian archipelago. C. Zwartenkot Art Books, Leiden 2001, ISBN 90-5450-004-2 , p. 39 and Fig. 82.