5 Lampung Traditional Weapons, Complete with Their Characteristics

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To carry the badik, it will be tucked or tied around the waist; the aim is to accompany the daily life of the Lampung man. This weapon has two types: one with a small blade with a length of about 11 cm and a width of 2 cm, and another with a long blade that is about 12 cm long and 2 cm wide.

4. Arrow (Shank)

This traditional weapon that is used from a distance is believed to be very accurate in repelling enemies. Formerly, the people of Lampung used this weapon on the battlefield. This weapon is divided into two types, namely:

• Arc Heating

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This arrow is similar to the arrows used in wayang stories in general.It is even used to kill wild animals, but the arrowheads are poisoned first so that when hit by an animal, it will be paralyzed to death.

• Rifle Arrows

This rifle arrow is not equipped with a bow, but is equipped with a wood stock similar to an air rifle, and at the base of the barrel is a piece of rubber that aims to pull the arrow backwards before shooting towards the target.

5. Kidney

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Among the various types of traditional Lampung weapons, candung is the weapon most often used today.

Candung is a household tool that is often used when farming, working in the kitchen, or protecting oneself when in the middle of the forest. The candung is an ordinary machete about 30 to 50 cm long that is made of steel or other metal, and the handle is made of wood.

Based on its function, the bladder is divided into 3 types, namely:

• Candung rampak pestle, used in kitchens and for daily needs.

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