Bara Sangihe

The Bara Sangihe (or as it is also known locally as Pedang Bara Sangihe) sword originates from North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Background
The word bara means "sword" in Sangirese language, therefore it literally means "Sangirese sword". The Bara Sangihe is known for its unique shaped blade that resembles a crocodile or a beak of a bird with serrations. The shape of its handle also splits into two, is made of wood, carved with traditional Sangirese motifs. It is also said that the Bara Sangihe is one of the weapons used by a local warrior from North Sulawesi, Hengkeng U Nang, born in 1590.