The antique Saras Bugis kris refers to a traditional dagger associated with the Bugis people of South Sulawesi (in present-day Sulawesi), a maritime ethnic group known for their craftsmanship, naviThe kris (or keris) is a distinctive asymmetrical dagger that originated in the Indonesian archipelago, especially on the island of Java, as early as the 9th century. Over time, the weapon spread to regions such as Sumatra, Borneo, the Malaysia peninsula, and the Philippines.gation, and warrior culture.