Trabai Temiang
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| Weapon type: | Protective weapon |
| Designations: | Trabai Temiang |
| Use: | Protective weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
Indonesia , Lake Dayak |
| Distribution: | Indonesia |
| Handle: | Wood |
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The Trabai Temiang is a shield from Indonesia.
description
The Tarbai Temiang is usually made of braided bamboo . It is elongated and has a handle that is carved from one piece of wood. The top and bottom ends are triangular shaped. The outside is convex in shape. The Trabai Temiang is carried in the left hand and held at a distance from the body. This shield is not used to intercept spears , only to deflect spears with a movement of the wrist. It is often decorated on the outside with traditional paintings painted with red ocher . There is a version of the Trabai Temiang that is made of wood. This is called "Trabai Klit Klau".
Individual evidence
- ^ Albert G. van Zonneveld: Traditional weapons of the Indonesian archipelago. C. Zwartenkot Art Books, Leiden 2001, ISBN 90-5450-004-2 , p. 147.
Web links
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