indonesian sword for id

[weapons 27]

could you identify this sword please

[weapons 27]

total length blade with handle 61cm
length with scabbard 68cm

[RhysMichael]

Piso Haiasan maybe blade shape and hilt fit that to my eye Sheath could also fit that. Blade might also resemble a kalasan but the sheath does not look like any I have seen from a kalasan ad the blade did not seem quite right, so that is why I went with the former. I may be wrong and someone more versed will answer soon. Either way pretty safe bet its from that region. A nice piece thanks for posting

[RhysMichael]

found some links on them that may help

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8177
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5298

http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/LargeImage.aspx?image=http://www.christies.com/lotfinderimages/d45761/d4576136x.jpg

Artzi ( always a great source ) had one similar that he ID'd as a Piso Gading,
I thought gading meant ivory
so I may have been wrong we will see where the discussion goes

http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=3216

[Sajen]

Michael is correct, it's a Piso Halasan, Batak, Sumatra.

Regards,

Detlef

[weapons 27]

thank michael and detlef