Editorial photo #7368104 Human Interest

Guma Traditional Weapon Carniva In Central Sulawesi

Soldiers with long-barreled weapons escort a procession of giant 7.7-meter-weight 1.2-ton Guma traditional weapons in Palu, Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia on November 10, 2021. The traditional weapon of the Kaili tribe - the majority ethnic group that inhabits the Palu valley, was carved for display. to the public before being deposited in a museum. The construction of the giant Guma was initiated by the Commander of the 132/Tadulako Military Resort Brigadier General Farid Makruf after conducting a search on the history of local people's resistance to foreign occupation. In fact, the original Guma used by fighters of its time only had a size of up to 60-70 centimeters, but it is unique because the material it is made of is not only a mixture of metals, but also uranium. The local Military Resort Command built a museum to store these traditional weapons so they can be preserved. The giant guma is only an icon and is placed in front of the museum because it is made using only ordinary metal. (Photo by Basri Marzuki/NurPhoto)