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Sumatra Keris for review.

29th June 2009, 11:03 AM

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Alam Shah

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Originally Posted by Jean

Hi Alam Shah,
... I read that it is customary for the Minangkabau to wear gold-painted wooden krisses during wedding ceremonies.
Best regards
Jean

Yup,

I've read that too..
red and gold are traditional Minang colours - red (which symbolises courage), black (which symbolises strength) and yellow or gold (which symbolises victory)..

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