Peurise Teumaga

Peurise Teumaga
A Peurise Teumaga, pre-1917.
Type	Shield
Place of origin	Aceh, Indonesia
Service history
Used by	Alas people, Acehnese people, Gayo people
Wars	Aceh War (1873-1914)
Specifications
Diameter	24-35 cm

Peurise Teumaga or Peurise Lembaga is a shield originating from Aceh, Indonesia. This shield is very identical to the Peurise Awe, except that it is made of brass instead of rattan. The shield was also used by Acehnese warriors during the Aceh War against the Dutch colonials in the 19th century.^[1]

Description

The Peurise Teumaga is made of cast brass or bronze. The decoration often consists of concentric circles made on a lathe using a chisel.^[2] Common decorations of six hexagonal stars can also be found on this shield. A rope is attached behind the shield to function as the handle. The diameter of this shield is approximately 24 to 35 centimeters.

References

↑ Perang Kolonial Belanda Di Aceh. Pusat Dokumentasi dan Informasi Aceh. 1977. ASIN B0000EDU7K.
↑ Albert G Van Zonneveld (2002). Traditional Weapons of The Indonesian Archipelago. Koninklyk Instituut Voor Taal Land. ISBN 9-0545-0004-2.

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Indonesian traditional weapons and bladed tools

Swords	Alamang Balato Gari Klewang Langgai Tinggang Luwuk Mandau Niabor Pandat Parang Nabur Piso Halasan Sikin Panyang Sundang Surik

Daggers & knives	Badik Keris Kujang Palitai Peurawot Rencong Sewar Si Euli

Choppers & machetes	Blakas Golok Golok Rembau Jimpul Kabeala Parang Parang Chandong Parang Latok Wedung

Impact weapons	Cabang

Pole or spear weapons	Arbir Bambu runcing Trisula

Flexible weapons	Cambuk

Miscellaneous weapons	Celurit Kerambit Salukat Sumpit Tolor

Armours & shields	Baluse Kanta Klebit Bok Kurabit Peurise Awe Peurise Teumaga Salawaku

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