Traditional Spinning Top

in hive-109690 •  2 years ago 

I found this ornament in the kitchen of my workplace. At first, I was not that interested in the history and origin of this ornament. Not until I have to clean them and pay more attention to them. Finding out that they are made of metal intrigues me to learn more about this ornament.

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Turns out they are called Begasingan. It is a traditional spinning top from the neighboring island of Lombok. And I was like shaking my head when I learn more about them. I was never expecting that this ornament is from Indonesia, especially since it is from a neighboring island.

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They have a colorful art piece on top of the spinning top, while the bottom side is a bit pointy and is made from iron, so they are really strong. They will be collided by the owner when there is a match of this begasingan and the last one standing is the winner.

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I could never figure out a riddle what it is and what is it for! my guess it could be a shield?.. ancient spiked shield..

actually, it is a traditional game.
something like this

Looks interesting though I don't know it is for.

it is for a game actually my friend