A sword sceptre ... Malay? - Ethnographic Arms & Armour

6th February 2010, 09:14 PM	#2
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 472	Hullo everybody, Fernando, I would call it Tjis in the Soenda language. The name is derived from Arabic. It was traditionally used by a khatib (mosque official) and would be by his side while delivering sermons. Basically, it is a short-sword staff. However, in the last couple of centuries, it has become part of aristocratic regalia. Best,

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