Si Euli
| Si Euli | |
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A Si Euli knife, pre-1918. | |
| Type | Knife |
| Place of origin | Nias, Indonesia |
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| Used by | Nias people |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 39 cm |
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| Blade type | Single edge |
| Hilt type | Wood |
| Scabbard/sheath | Wood |
Si Euli is a traditional dagger or knife that originates from Nias (mostly North Nias[1]), an island off the west coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia.[2] There are versions of this knife worn by men or for daily use.[3]
Description
A dagger with a narrow, straight blade carried diagonally in the centre of the belt. The hilt is separated from the blade by a cylindrical brass ring and is curved at the end or makes a slight curve at about halfway. In the latter case the top of the hilt is flattened. The scabbard is straight and has a cross-piece at the mouth protruding towards the blade's edge or towards both sides. To the rear it may have a small protrusion, but also a prominent protrusion the point of which curves somewhat upwards. The scabbard may be wound with a brass wire and may have a small angled foot. Sometimes it has small chains with bells.[4]
References
- ↑ Volkenkundig Museum Nusantara (Delft, Netherlands) (1990). Nias. Volkenkundig Museum Nusantara. ISBN 9-0714-2305-0.
- ↑ Taiwan Sheng Li Bo Wu Guan (2009). Taiwan Sheng Li Bo Wu Guan Ban Nian Kan, Volume 60. The Museum.
- ↑ Ethnografisch Museum Delft (1964). Indonesische Kunst Uit Eigen Bezit: Tentoonstelling Gehouden Naar Aanleiding van het Honderdjarig Bestaan van de "Indische Verzameling", Sinds 1911, Ethnografisch Museum, 1864-1964. Ethnografisch Museum - Delft. ASIN B009GM335W.
- ↑ Albert G Van Zonneveld (2002). Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago. Koninklyk Instituut Voor Taal Land. ISBN 9-0545-0004-2.
Further reading
- Volkenkundig Museum Nusantara (1990), Nias, Volkenkundig Museum Nusantara, pp. 9, 201, 202, ISBN 9-0714-2305-0
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