Dua Lalan Explained

Dua Lalan
Origin:Indonesia (Sulawesi)
Type:Klewang sword
Is Bladed:Yes
Used By:Torajan people
Length:overall length: approx. NaNcm (-2,147,483,648inches)
Blade Type:Straight single edged
Hilt Type:Wood, Horn
Sheath Type:Wood

Dua Lalan (meaning, "dual purpose" in Toraja-SaŹ¼dan language) is a sword originating from Sulawesi, Indonesia.[1]

Description

The Dua Lalan has a straight, single-edged blade. The blade is just as wide at the hilt as it is at the rounded point. It has neither a central ridge nor a hollow grind. The hilt is generally made of wood or horn, has no guard and is decorated with carvings or wrapped and decorated with metal wire or sheet metal. The sheaths are made of wood, have a small heel at the bottom and are wrapped with rattan cords. The Dua Lalan is used in Sulawesi as a war and ceremonial sword, among other things when sacrificing bulls.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Donn F. Draeger. Weapons & Fighting Arts of Indonesia. 2012. Tuttle Publishing. 978-14-629-0509-6. 168.
  2. Book: Albert G Van Zonneveld. Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago. 2002. Koninklyk Instituut Voor Taal Land. 90-5450-004-2. 43.