A beautiful and interesting Malay Sundang

found in the early 70's in Nanga Pinoh in West Borneo. The dark horn hilt with silver wire plaited grip. The blade with magic motifs incised with fading brass inlays.

The ganja seems to have an arabic or Jawi inscription.

Wooden scabbard complete with textile cover. Paper tag with "Nangga Pinoh, Radja Pontianak"

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Size: 64,5  cm.

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SOLD