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Traditional shield of Indonesia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Baluse or Baloese is a traditional shield of the Nias people originating from Nias, an island off the west coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia. Baluse in the Northern Nias is somewhat smaller than those of the rest of the island.[1]
Baluse | |
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Type | Shield |
Place of origin | Nias, Indonesia |
Service history | |
Used by | Nias people |
Specifications | |
Width | 27 cm (11 in) |
Height | 120 cm (47 in) |
The shield is made of wood shaped like banana leaves and is held on the left hand which serves to deflect enemy attacks.[2] The surface of the shield is carved with rib-cage patterns from top to bottom. There is a round knob at the centre of the shield, and the shield's handle is directly behind this knob.[3]
The Baluse is used with the Balato (sword) or the Burusa (spear)[4] during traditional war dances such as Faluaya (or Fataele)[2] and Maena Baluse.[5]
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