Indonesian sword Id please

[SidJ]

Seeking an i.d on this Indonesian short sword please. Twistcore blade, scabbard collar of woven gold thread. Hilt of horn. The sword is very finely forged with a lovely distal taper to a fine point and is very light. 37cm blade length. The foot of the scabbard is horn. Thanks

[Peter Andeweg]

A very unusual type. Hilt and shape wise, I would consider it being made in Lombok. The blade shows a typical 'Turkish ribbon' pattern, to me only seen in Yataghan leaf shaped blades and rarely on Indian swords. I never encountered it on Indonesian blades before, there might be an Islamic link with the Turkish style and Lombok.

[Sajen]

Hello Sid,

Agree with Peter, Lombok or Bali for the origin. Similar handles I know from betel pestle handles. Beautiful blade!

Regards,
Detlef

[SidJ]

Thanks Peter and Detlef
I am grateful for your thoughts on this item.
Regards
Sid

[Rick]

Certainly has eye appeal; but is it a Dealer's combination of various pieces from other ethno items?

[SidJ]

It's not a marriage or anything shonky like that in my view.

[Sajen]

Agree with you Sid! :);)

[mariusgmioc]

Wouldn't this be a GOLOK?! :confused:

[Sajen]

Wouldn't this be a GOLOK?! :confused:

Yes, Marius, if you want you can call it a golok. :)

Regards,
Detlef