An oldie from South East Borneo .

The handle carved in a theme that is typical for the area in old days where two figures are 

​placed on each side of the handle . Here the two square Kayan faces are placed on upraised arms above a boars like face, this all to scare away antu's , evil spirits .

The convex blade with raised rib on the back .

The scabbard with a beautiful carved panel with aso heads.

The wickery in the mid section is enormous complex with a plaited joint between the two "pusut pao" ( deer navel) sheet lashings.

Nice toggle on silk cord and original Pisau Raut.

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 19th century

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Size total: 70,5 cm

​Blade : 51 cm

0,9 cm thick​ at base

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