kris is a symbol of heroism, martial prowess, power and authority. As a cultural symbol, the meticulously decorated kris represent refinement, art and beauty, as the pride and prized possession for its owner
The kris or keris in Indonesian languages, is an Indonesian asymmetrical dagger with distinctive blade-patterning achieved through alternating laminations of iron and nickelous iron (pamor).The kris is famous for its distinctive wavy blade, although many have straight blades as well. Kris is also a symbol of power and of ethnic pride in most communities in Southeast Asia. Kris is also one of the weapons commonly used in pencak silat martial art, which is also native to the region.
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