A ceremonial sword from the Minangkabau

The black horn carved handle with iron ferule.

The blade is of  beautiful design with clear laminations , thick and heavy.

Original wooden scabbard.

Very scarce.

 

​Sumatra , Padang Highlands.

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19th century

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Size total: 55,5 cm

​Blade : 39 cm

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​See also : K. Sirag - Drawing the sword , part 1 ,P 196

 

SOLD

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