Traditional Weapon Of Aceh
There are 3 traditional weapons of Nangroe Aceh Darussalam that are well known in the national arena, namely Rencong, Siwah, and Peudeung. However, among other types of weapons, rencong is the most unique.
** Traditional Weapon "Rencong"**
In addition to functioning as a weapon, for the native Acehnese, rencong is also regarded as a symbol of identity. The courage, resilience, and dignity of the people of Aceh are manifested in the form and design of this dagger's weapon.
Given in its history, rencong known to be used since the time of the Sultanate of Aceh, precisely during the reign of Sultan Ali Mughaya Shah. In those days, rencong always tucked in the waist of the First Sultan, the Ulee Balang (nobility), and the community as a means to maintain self-salvation.
** "Siwah" Traditional Weapon **
In addition to rencong, Aceh also has Siwah as one of its traditional weapon variants. Siwah actually has a form and function that is almost similar to rencong. The difference, siwah larger.
In the past, siwah was also used as a means of self-protection and a means of struggle against Dutch colonialism. However, it can also be found this weapon as an outfit of the Ulee Balang. Siwah used by the nobility is usually equipped with gold ornaments and gem statues on the sheath and the handle. Here is a picture of siwah as one of Aceh's traditional weapons which is now quite difficult to find.
** "Peudeung" Traditional Weapon **
Another traditional Aceh weapon is Peudeung or Sword of Aceh. These weapons are commonly used as a complement in combat. If usually rencong gripped in the left hand as a tool pierced (puncture), peudeung grasped in the right hand as a diversionary tool as well as for chopper and pentetak opposing body. The picture below is a picture of Aceh peudeung that can be a picture of the shape or form of this weapon.
Based on the shape of the handle, the peony of aceh is divided into 3 types, namely peak jingki tumpak, ulee meu-apet, and ulee tapak guda. Peugeung overlapping has the shape of a handle like an open mouth, peeeung ulee meu apet has a handle that there is anchoring (apet) so as not to easily escape, while peeleung ulee tapak guda has a handle that resembles the horse's hooves.
Well, that's 3 traditional weapons of Aceh along with the description and the picture that we can convey in this article. all these weapons have a historical value in its development, since it began to be used as a means of self-defense, complementary clothing custom, to as a weapon to fight against invaders. We should preserve these weapons so that they will not disappear in time.
