A very good old South Nias warriors sword

The wooden lasara ( dragon) hilt with bechu

( monkey-like figure ) 

The somewhat rusty blade in old tiger nail shape in

wooden scabbard with brass bands.

Original rattan charm ball with crocodile teeth 

(Indonesian Crocodylus Porosus)

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The charm ball is a magic amulet for a Nias warrior what resulted that they where mostly unwilling to sell swords complete with a charm ball. ( source Modigliani) 

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Nias , Indonesia, Around 1900

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Size total: 68 cm.

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€ 2200,- HOLD

 

Ref: Nias Tribal Treasures - Nusantara Delft 

Modigliani -Un Viaggio A Nias

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