An ethnolinguistic study of the historical-philosophical value of the cultural art of Madura Kris

Abstract

Kris is one of the potential forms of cultural wealth owned by Madura Island. Madura Kris has a distinctive shape and pamor pattern. This specialty is certainly because the krises, as a cultural heritage, illustrate local values and culture. Kris is not only a heirloom but also a cultural expression and value that is passed down from one generation to the next generation as a form of preservation. Inheritance and preservation are not just the inheritance of skills that bring economic value; moreover, inheritance is a cultural inheritance. In this cultural inheritance, philosophical values are implicitly conveyed through krises. The objective of a study linking krises and ethnolinguistics would be to examine the relationship between traditional Indonesian dagger and the cultural, linguistic, and ethnic identities of people in Southeast Asia. This study aims to understand how the Kris serves as a symbol of cultural identity and how it is used in various linguistic and ethnic contexts to convey meaning and reinforce cultural values. The research method used was descriptive qualitative with an ethnolinguistic approach. Ethnolinguistics historically reveals the cultural art of Kris to obtain a description of the value of divinity, society (togetherness), and personality (work ethic and love) contained in the cultural art of Madura Kris.