Talawang
| Talawang | |
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| Information | |
| Weapon type: | sign |
| Designations: | Talawang |
| Use: | weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
Indonesia , ethnic groups from Indonesia |
| Distribution: | Indonesia |
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The Talawang is a shield from Indonesia.
description
The talawang is usually made of wood . It resembles the Kliau in form . The outer sides are slightly curved outwards, the upper and lower ends are pointed. The shield is V-shaped in cross-section. The outside is reinforced with rattan struts to prevent splintering. The main difference is that the traditional paintings on the outside of the Talawang always show a demon's head . The talawang 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. 141.
Web links
Commons : Signs from Indonesia - collection of images, videos and audio files
