Ruding Lengon
| Ruding Lengon | |
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| Weapon type: | sword |
| Designations: | Ruding Lengon |
| Use: | weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
East Java , ethnic groups from Java |
| Distribution: | Indonesia |
| Handle: | Wood |
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The Ruding Lengon is a sword from East Java .
description
The Ruding Lengon has a single-edged, curved blade. The blade is broad and strongly S-shaped from the handle to the location . The blade resembles a European hip . The place is hook-shaped and slightly bent depending on the design. The handle is made of wood and is attached to the blade with a grommet . There are different versions that differ in shape and blade size. The ruding lengon is used as a weapon by ethnic groups from Java .
Individual evidence
- ^ Albert G. van Zonneveld: Traditional weapons of the Indonesian archipelago. C. Zwartenkot Art Books, Leiden 2001, ISBN 90-5450-004-2 , p. 115.
Web links
Commons : Swords from Indonesia - Collection of images, videos and audio files
