In the ancient time, the heirlooms were considered very important. The kings and the Karatons were believed to have excellent collection of heirlooms.
They are the symbol of power, authority and dignity of traditional Rulers.

As in the Wayang story, heirlooms were only given by powerful BATARA/Gods as Guru or Wisnu to Satria/warriors with good conduct to accomplish a good action. That kind of PUSAKAS are considered as sacred.

In the kirab Pusaka (Heirloom procession), the King himself should decide, which Pusakas should be paraded. It depends to the purpose of the procession and the situation, the siraman Pusaka (Heirlooms cleansing) in the palaces are internal events. It is only attended and done by the Rulers of the Karatons and their assigned abdi dalem (employees).

It is worth to know that a good weapon-heirloom, either a Keris, a spear or a sword (especially the old ones) is a masterpiece, created by an Empu. It must be well maintained by cleaning it from time to time to prevent corrosion. This is the way to preserve the high value of ancient cultural heritage.

(to be more informed, interested parties are advised to read articles of Keris, Gamelan, the Karatons of Surakarta, Yogyakarta, Mangkunagaran and Pakualaman) 

Heirlooms From Karaton Surakarta

1. Kanjeng Kyai Baru
   A prime Pusoko, which is always been cleaned by the King himself.

2. Kanjeng Kyai Slamet

3. Kanjeng Kyai Brekat

4. Kanjeng Kyai Kertaraharja

5. Kanjeng Kyai Batok
   They are usually paraded during 1^st Suro are meant to bring safety and prosperity to the Karaton, to the people and the country, together with the Buffalos Kanjeng Kyai Slamet.

6. Kanjeng Kyai Moyosiro
   In the form of a stick.
   It was usually used by Sri Sunan Pakubuwono X against evil influence

7. Kanjeng Kyai Sorojondro
   A special 8 angles spear-weapon with some arrows (Soro) which can be Turned (Jondro).
   There are golden writing in Arabic and Javanese characters.

8. Kanjeng Kyai Beri
   A gong to be used in wars.
   

9. Kanjeng Kyai Gudo
   A large metal vessel for steaming rice. It was used to cook rice by Sri Sunan Pakubuwono X himself, every eight year.
   The result: a small portion of rice can satisfy everyone eats it.

10. Kanjeng Kyai Grudo
    This carriage was used, the last time by Sri Pakubuwono II when be moved the Karaton from Kartosuro to Surakarta in February 17, 1745.

11. Kanjeng Kyai Rojomolo


A ship used by Sri Pakubuwono IV, sailing and from Madura thru the River/Bengawan Solo to fetch his wife.

 

Heirlooms From Karaton Yogyakarta