The Kris Mystic Weapon of the Malay World

The Kris Mystic Weapon of the Malay World

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No other weapon so characterizes the Malay world as the famous kris. Its origins are shrouded in mystery, it is credited with supernatural powers, and it serves as a status symbol for its owner. In this book, a leading expert in Malay weaponry examines the various aspect of the kris legend, discusse...

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Main Author: Frey, Edward (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, United States Oxford University Press 1986
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Arts, Malay
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