In the book Keris Serumpun, Ahmad Ubbe examines history and cultural interactions in depth. Ubbe explains the dagger
In Baharl symbols, keris are a symbol of resistance, a symbol of social identity, and keris are a key to power. This book is not only limited to the visual and technological aspects, but also highlights the aspects and cultural values of business
Society like keris as a provision, social identity, representation of the soul and morals of the Makassor Bugis community, a unifying race, a symbol of glory and even the existence of the Keris is part of political legitimacy and power.