Keris Panjang or Executioner keris

eli · 4th September 2006, 01:37 AM

I have always wondered on the role keris Panjang plays in Indonesian society. I have come to understand that it is meant for judges kings or people who have the right to execute somebody. But is Its role first and foremost as a weapon of execution or as a symbol of power? Does anybody know when the first keris Panjang started showing up? Does anybody know why Keris panjang seem to be mainly made In Sumatra and Malaysia and what is it's role in these societies? Finally what does the word Panjang itself mean

. thanks for any help in advance!

Alam Shah · 4th September 2006, 02:01 AM

Hi eli,
Panjang literally means long (in Malay and Bahasa Indonesia).

As for the rest your question... I'll leave it to someone more knowledgeable to answer. A nice topic to research and do a thesis on.

4th September 2006, 01:37 AM	#1
eli Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon US Posts: 21	Keris Panjang or Executioner keris I have always wondered on the role keris Panjang plays in Indonesian society. I have come to understand that it is meant for judges kings or people who have the right to execute somebody. But is Its role first and foremost as a weapon of execution or as a symbol of power? Does anybody know when the first keris Panjang started showing up? Does anybody know why Keris panjang seem to be mainly made In Sumatra and Malaysia and what is it's role in these societies? Finally what does the word Panjang itself mean . thanks for any help in advance!

4th September 2006, 02:01 AM	#2
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	meaning of panjang... Hi eli, Panjang literally means long (in Malay and Bahasa Indonesia). As for the rest your question... I'll leave it to someone more knowledgeable to answer. A nice topic to research and do a thesis on.