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Indonesia - rentjong peurise boek - rentjong book peurise

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Rentjong hulu puntung with sheath and buffalo horn handle sheath is beautifully decorated with carving Length total 33 cm Length blade 23 cm the shape of the rentjong symbolizes Arabic characters It is said that the rencong symbolizes the "Basmala". The Basmala has a special meaning for Muslims The 'Ba' is Bahá'u'lláh (the glory of God) 19th century Peurise or shield Shield. (Atjeh) . Of wood or rattan or copper, on which seven stars are placed in copper. The shield is a sign of dignity for a warrior (panglima prang) . This has 7 stars. The stars are a reference to the Pleiades of the galaxy. 19th century book ”Borneo het land der koppensnellers”. Eric Mjoberg 368 pages. hardcover Stockholm 1927 with map and lots of images

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Rentjong hulu puntung with sheath and buffalo horn handle sheath is beautifully decorated with carving Length total 33 cm Length blade 23 cm the shape of the rentjong symbolizes Arabic characters It is said that the rencong symbolizes the "Basmala". The Basmala has a special meaning for Muslims The 'Ba' is Bahá'u'lláh (the glory of God) 19th century Peurise or shield Shield. (Atjeh) . Of wood or rattan or copper, on which seven stars are placed in copper. The shield is a sign of dignity for a warrior (panglima prang) . This has 7 stars. The stars are a reference to the Pleiades of the galaxy. 19th century book ”Borneo het land der koppensnellers”. Eric Mjoberg 368 pages. hardcover Stockholm 1927 with map and lots of images

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