Peurise Awe
Appearance
Peurise Awe | |
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![]() A Peurise Awe, circa 1875. | |
Type | Shield |
Place of origin | Aceh,Indonesia |
Service history | |
Used by | Alas people,Acehnese people,Gayo people |
Wars | Aceh War(1873–1914) |
Specifications | |
Diameter | 35–45 cm (14–18 in) |
Peurise AweorPeurise Awiis ashieldoriginating fromAceh,Indonesia.The shield was used byAcehnesewarriors during theAceh Waragainst theDutch colonialsin the 19th century.[1]
Description
[edit]ThePeurise Aweis apeurise(shield) ofplaitedrattanstrips (glong). It may be covered with red or black cotton.[2]The diameter of this shield is approximately 35 to 45 cm (14 to 18 in). The outer part of the shield is strengthened withbrassrivets,and inside there is a rope that is used as a handle. The outer part of the shield is decorated with six circular inserts (bushings) that are made of brass, and one brass star in the middle. The brass decorations are usually in the shape of ahexagram,similar to theStar of David.These hexagonal stars represent 'stars of security'.
References
[edit]- ^Perang Kolonial Belanda Di Aceh.Pusat Dokumentasi dan Informasi Aceh. 1977.ASINB0000EDU7K.
- ^Albert G Van Zonneveld (2002).Traditional Weapons of The Indonesian Archipelago.Koninklyk Instituut Voor Taal Land.ISBN90-5450-004-2.
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