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| Indan | |
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| Type | Club |
| Place of origin | Indonesia, Java |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Javanese people, Sundanese people |
| Specifications | |
| Blade type | Wood, metal |
| Hilt type | Wood |
The Indan is a club from Java.
The Indan is straight and has a twisted, elongated striking head. The handle is smooth and rounded at the pommel. A metal plate, which is worked out in the shape of a flower, serves as the end. The front end is finished with a kind of crown. The shape of the Indan goes back to a mythological weapon used by gods and heroes in Indonesian myths. The Indan is used by ethnic groups from Java. [1]
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