Sumara
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| Weapon type: | sword |
| Designations: | Sumara, Simala, Soemara |
| Use: | weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
Sulawesi , ethnic groups from Sulawesi |
| Distribution: | Indonesia |
| Blade length: | about 60 cm |
| Handle: | Wood |
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The Sumara , also Simala , Soemara , is a sword from Sulawesi .
description
The Sumara has a straight, single-edged blade. The blade widens from the handle to the location and usually has neither a central ridge nor a hollow grind. The back of the blade is straight and bends in a slight curve towards the place. This blade shape is called a kajeli . The hilt is made of wood, has no guard and is artistically carved on the whole . The pommel turns towards the cutting edge and is carved in the shape of a wide open mouth. The sheaths ( indon. Guma ) are made of wood, are oval and have an asymmetrical end cap. The vaginal mouth is closed with a metal ring. The sheaths are decorated with rattan ribbons and colorful, braided ribbons. The sumara is used by ethnic groups in Sulawesi.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Albert G. van Zonneveld: Traditional weapons of the Indonesian archipelago. C. Zwartenkot Art Books, Leiden 2001, ISBN 90-5450-004-2 , p. 131.