Passio Sumange / Passingqurru Sumange

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Dear members as promised...

Passio Sumange / Passingqurru Sumange is identic with Keris from Sulawesi (Celebes). It is a loop attached to the Wanua (Warangka) of a Keris. It means rope of spirit (tali pengikat semangat). There is no reference found in other regions about the meaning of the loop but Sulawesi (Celebes). In the old days Passingqurru Sumange is more then just an accessory attached. People connect it to belief, symbol, and function. Before it tied to warangka there is a mantra 'doa' and so often they put 'Maili' or Azimat hanging in the rope. The Azimat can be from piece of roots or woods. The rope of spirit relates to what the Buginess called 'Energy Mulajaji', energy to where a human came from and it is located in the middle of our body (possi = pusar) or navel. That is why a keris in Sulawesi must be wear in front of our navel. The purpose is to protect the essential part of our body (navel). According to Puang Matowa Saidi (A high priest who still practice the old traditional ritual of the Buginess tribe) so often the rope give the wearer an indication (vibrate) whenever us in danger. A King's Keris is normally made of Gold Warangka (Tatarapeng) and so the Passingquru Sumange attached. Sometimes it has a rectangular shape cliped on top of the rope. The rectangular shape relates to the Buginess concept of 'Sulappa Eppa'. Nobilty wear silver Passingqurru Sumange or any other form of materials.

Btw, we have a non-formal organisation dedicate to Bugis Pusaka (Heirlooms). The same like Keris Warung Kopi, we discuss and exchange infos about Bugis heirlooms. Feel free to join us on Facebook (The Bugis Makassar Polobessi Club).

Thanks


Andi