Kujang
| Accession Nr.: | 7142 |
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| Type: | weapons and armament; metalwork |
| Date of production: |
17 − 18th century
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| Place of production: |
Long thin handle with irregularly shaped curved blade. Four holes in the upper part, with a laced border next to the holes (formerly inlaid with precious metals).
The kujang (pronounced kudjang) is a traditional Sundanese (West Javanese) weapon, also used in the martial art known as pencak silat. It has several functions and types, with blades shaped into different forms. The object in the picture is of the bird-headed type. With missing hilt.
The kujang (pronounced kudjang) is a traditional Sundanese (West Javanese) weapon, also used in the martial art known as pencak silat. It has several functions and types, with blades shaped into different forms. The object in the picture is of the bird-headed type. With missing hilt.
