<![CDATA[The keris is more than a traditional weapon; it represents a form of cultural heritage associated with identity, authority, historical memory, and symbolic power in Indonesian society. This study explores the relationship between the keris, symbolic power, cultural wellness, and human wellbeing from a psycho-political perspective. This study employs an integrative literature review and conceptual analysis to synthesize interdisciplinary perspectives from heritage studies, anthropology, political theory, and cultural psychology. The analysis focuses on three interconnected dimensions: the keris as a symbol of cultural identity and power, the potential relationship between cultural heritage and subjective wellbeing, and the influence of social and political power relations on the interpretation of cultural meanings. The results of this study reveal that engagement with the keris may provide opportunities for cultural connection, identity recognition, intergenerational continuity, and a sense of belonging. However, these potential benefits are shaped by social recognition, historical context, and unequal power relations. The proposed framework highlights the importance of examining how symbolic power and social recognition shape the relationship between cultural heritage and cultural wellness. This perspective provides a foundation for further research into the social and political conditions under which cultural heritage contributes to cultural identity, belonging, and subjective wellbeing.]]>
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