A very old South Borneo sword from the area around Banjarmasin. Wooden hilt and wooden scabbard with silk wrap.

The blade is probably an old Celebes import example with multiple Lam- Alif characters.

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Early 19th century

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See also Ling Roth - The Natives of Sarawak and British North Borneo. 

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Size: 50  cm. Blade 38,5 cm. 

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 SOLD