Weapons used by the Malays of Perak, 1876. Creator: Unknown

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Weapons used by the Malays of Perak, 1876. Creator: Unknown

Weapons used by the Malays of Perak, 1876. a.a.: Limbing Spear (of Penaga-wood) and Spear-head sheath; b.b.: Padang and Scabbard, used by Malay Rajahs; c.: Lading, for cutting wood, and sometimes used as a weapon; d.d.: Kriss Panjang and Scabbard; e.e.: Sundong, and Sheath of coal-wood; f.f.: Tumboh Lada and Sheath; g.: Permata, with Sheath of senna-wood; h.h.: Golok and Sheath; i.i. [and] k.k.: Spear-head and Sheath; l.l.: Kriss, and Sheath, the body of which is of senna-wood, the top of camooning-wood; m.: Lela (small cannon, mounted on block); n.n.: Badik and Sheath. The native weapons shown in our Engraving do not include the fire-arms. They are ordinary types of numberless cutting and stabbing weapons, the invariable companions of every Malay'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This image, titled 'Weapons used by the Malays of Perak, 1876,' showcases an intriguing array of traditional weapons from the Malay community of Perak, Malaysia. The photograph, taken in the late 19th century, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and martial traditions of the Malay people. The image features various weapons, displayed in an orderly fashion, each with its accompanying sheath or scabbard. The weapons include a Limbing Spear with a Penaga-wood spearhead and sheath (a.a.), a Padang and Scabbard, used by Malay Rajahs (b.b.), a Lading for cutting wood, and sometimes used as a weapon (c.), a Kriss Panjang and Scabbard (d.d.), a Sundong and Sheath of coal-wood (e.e.), a Tumboh Lada and Sheath (f.f.), a Permata with a Senna-wood sheath (g.), a Golok and Sheath (h.h.), a Spear-head and Sheath (i.i.), a Kriss with a Senna-wood body and Camooning-wood top, and a sheath (l.l.), a Lela, a small cannon mounted on a block (m.), and a Badik and Sheath (n.n.). The native weapons shown in this engraving do not include firearms, which were not depicted. Instead, the image presents an assortment of ordinary cutting and stabbing weapons, essential companions for every Malay warrior. This image, originally published in the 'Illustrated London News' in 1876, offers a fascinating insight into the Malay martial culture and the importance of weapons in their daily lives. The intricate designs and materials used in crafting these weapons are a testament to the artistic and crafting skills of the Malay people.

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