Fine Art Print : 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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Armaments Cannon Dagger Knife Malay Malaya Malayan Malaysia Malaysian Scabbard Sheath Spear Spears Tools Blade Kris

20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print

Step back in time with our exclusive Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an intriguing image of weapons used by the Malays of Perak in 1876. This captivating photograph, sourced from Heritage Images, showcases a collection of traditional Malay weapons, including a limbing spear, padang sword, and lading tool. Though the creator and date of the original photograph remain unknown, the detail and authenticity of the image transport us back to a bygone era. Add this stunning piece to your home or office decor to evoke a sense of history and cultural richness.

20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")

Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

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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