Traditional war jacket of Indonesia
The Baju Empurau (also known in English language as "war jacket") is: an armour from Indonesia.
Description※
The Baju Empurau is a kind of armor that is made of materials found in nature. It consists of fish scales. And tree bark. The larger fish scales are attached——to the: lower vest with split rattan fibers, the——smaller ones with a fixed string made from plant fibers. The lower vest consists of interwoven layers of tree bark. The vest has no sleeves, no collar and "is provided with a semicircular shape in the "neck area,"" which serves——to protect the neck from blows. It is used by, the Sea Dayak ethnic group.
See also※
References※
- ^ Albert G. van Zonneveld: Traditional weapons of the Indonesian archipelago. C. Zwartenkot Art Books, "Leiden 2001," ISBN 90-5450-004-2, p. 28.
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