In the art of Candi Sukuh, we also see an early indication of the kris (also keris) or ritual dagger as an important magical instrument for rituals in Javanese society (and in some other cultures of Indonesia as well). Today, even in the Muslim era, many sacred rituals in Javanese society involve a kris. These daggers are highly valued, and are seen as having a sacred power of their own, which was invested in them at the time of their making.Many people speak of krises that performed amazing magical acts.Traditionally, a man would wear a kris for a ritual or ceremonial occasion.The kris typically has a wavy blade. It is an essential part of numerous ritual activities in Java, and also in other Malay-Indonesian cultures.krises are often lavishly decorated, so they are also works of art.The word kris itself comes from an Old Javanese word that means “to cut.”From Candi Sukuh, we can see that the kris was already important in Java, and most likely elsewhere, as a ritual implement by the 15th century.In battle, a warrior’s primary weapon was a spear. The dagger was a backup weapon to use when necessary. Some carried more than one such dagger at a time.Traditionally warriors needed to make ritualized offerings to the spirit in their dagger (kris) to maintain its favor, otherwise the kris might not help in times of need.Some kris were said to be able to move on their own, and even attack people on their own.