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Malat
A very attractive sword from Sarawak
The blade with many inserted brass dots and engraved" many eyes" motif
The scabbard is a very special example with " carved tubes" at the ends probably imitating the rattan sticks on earlier models.
The brass plait work bands with plumes of human hair.
Nice carved antler hilt and resin cap with shell inserts.
19th century
Size total: 76 cm
€ 1850,-
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