Very rare, antique Nenggala Tombak - Cirebon Indonesia - kris - keris

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Rare, antique Nenggala Tombak - Cirebon abad XVIII (18th century) - Entirely damascus forged.
Nenggala, is the name for a spear-like weapon with a hook-like shape with sharp cutting edges. The basic form of nenggala is actually very simple, but very varied. Unfortunately, when we open books about Tombaks dhapurs, there is no clear reference as to what kind of dhapur the tombak nenggala has.
There are two types or forms of the tombak Nenggala. The first, called Nenggala Jaler; looks stiffer, where the shape of the part to the spearhead is straight without leaves. While the second (as in this spear), is called Nenggala Estri; slimmer/more flexible, the shape of the part to the spearhead is curved (not straight) with leaves, similar to "angkusa" weapons from India. A Nenggala Tombak is passed down from generation to generation. The Nenggala Estri Tombak is always kept at home (guard), the Nenggala Jaler spear will accompany its Master when he has to travel, hunt and fight.
Is this inspired by the legend of the salt island of Madura about the supernatural powers of Raden Sagoro? One day, Kyai Poleng told him to catch two giant dragons that often appeared on the beach. When the two dragons were captured and knocked to the ground, they turned into two spears, Nenggolo and Alugoro. Kyai Poleng then ordered that Aluqoro's spear be kept at home. While Nenggolo should always be carried everywhere especially during war.
Long story short, Raden Sagoro with Nenggolo the magic spear, finally managed to help his grandfather. The only king Sanghjang, in the war against China. It was also told that in the future Kijahi Nenggolo and Kijahi Aluquro of Raden Segoro were given to Prince Demong Plakaran (Kijahi Demong), the regent of Arosbaya (Bangkalan). And from then on, the two spears (Kijahi Nenggolo and Kijahi Aluquro) became the heirlooms of Bangkalan.
Research shows that the Nenggala Tombak was functionally used as a weapon of war for Javanese soldiers, according to the documentation of Raffles in his book The History of Java (1817) about weapons and war banners for the Javanese people. There are also carvings on the walls of the Kanoman Palace which also depict a Cirebon soldier carrying a Nenggala Tombak on his shoulder.
On Cirebon, the Nenggala tombak is believed to be the embodiment of the sixth Hijaiyah letter (ha), meaning Al Haq, Al Hayyu, wa Al Halim (the truest, most living and wisest), is the embodiment of the created sunnatullah. And in the 30 keys of the hijaiyah letter in the human body, ha is located in the right hand.
This rare Nenggala tombak is, despite its considerable age, in a very good condition. I had it ritually and professionally washed in Indonesia.
Dimensions:
Total length: 41cm.
Length of the Wilah: 31.5 cm.