Ceremonial Bali ax
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| Weapon type: | Ax, ceremonial ax |
| Designations: | ceremonial bali ax |
| Use: | weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
Bali , ethnic groups from Bali |
| Distribution: | Indonesia |
| Overall length: | about 39 cm to about 51 cm |
| Handle: | Wood |
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The ceremonial Bali ax is a ceremonial weapon from Bali .
description
The ceremonial Bali ax has different blades that are sometimes ax-shaped, but can also have fanciful shapes that have a religious or mythological background. In addition, the blades are often decorated with motifs from the mythology of Hinduism . The booklet is made of wood or metal and varies in shape. These axes are used by ethnic groups from Bali.
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.
Web links
Commons : axes - collection of images, videos and audio files
