West Sumatra
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West Sumatra is a province of Indonesia. It is on the west coast of the island of Sumatra and includes the Mentawai Islands off that coast. West Sumatra borders the Indian Ocean to the west, as well a
The village of Pariangan, located on the slopes of Mount Marapi, In folklore is said to be the first Minangkabau village.
A statue believed to be Adityawarman, founder of a Minangkabau kingdom.
Minangkabau royal seal from the 19th century, written in Jawi script
Dutch forces charging towards Minangkabau position during the Padri Wars
Karambit
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The karambit or kerambit, kurambik or karambiak is a small curved knife resembling a claw.
West Sumatra
…construction was built without the use of nails, but it was cooked with wood and a cross-linking system. Traditional, West Sumatra weapons are Keris and Kerambit shaped like tiger nails. Keris are usually used by men and placed on the front, and are generally used by the princes, especially in any official event…
Karambit
Karambit
Knife with Sheath MET 36.25.823ab 002june 2014
Knife with Sheath MET 36.25.869ab 005july 2014