Another ancestor figure example for ID

[DaveA]

This one I have not received yet. I'm fairly confident the hilt (at least) is Batak, but the name/style is not clear. The scabbard seems unusual and might not be original :shrug:

Your thoughts?

Dave A.

[Battara]

Oh I'd say pretty Batak.

[Sajen]

Yes, it's Batak style but I doubt that this knife has any serious age, I would say it's worked to cheat, sorry!

Regards,
Detlef

[DaveA]

Thank you Detlef,

I was an inexpensive bet. I would be grateful to learn the most important clues that led to your conclusion.

Dave A.

[Sajen]

Hello Dave,

The blade has the wrong form, the scabbard is wrong, the patination somewhat odd. The handle look good, nice carved. Sure I only can be when handling the piece but I am very skeptical.

Regards,
Detlef

[DaveA]

I received the item and the poor qualities were immediately clear. The seller was quite miffed by my objections but eventually agreed to a full refund on the condition that I never do business with them again. :shrug:

Thank you all for your early opinions.

Dave A.

[Ian]

Well done Dave! It can be very hard to get a seller to take something back, even when the item is clearly sold as something it is not. I take it that not dealing with this seller again is no great burden for you. ;) :D