TIMOR SWORD

[carlos]

I just pick up this Timor sword , i like this type of swords, very originals. This pictures are from the seller, when i received i put more. The seller told me he bought in Bali in 1980 an total lenght is 30 ".
I hope enjoy, all the information that you could give me is wellcome.
THanks
Carlos

[Henk]

Carlos,

A Timor sword indeed. This sword is called Rugi Glamang. North Sulawesi, Alor.

Nice one.

[VANDOO]

A VERY NICE AND ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE, CAN'T ADD MUCH EXCEPT THAT THE POMMEL IS SAID TO REPRESENT A HORSE HEAD ,TRUE OR NOT :confused: CONGRADULATIONS ON A NICE SWORD :D

[kai]

Congrats, Carlos!

Yes, indeed a Rugi from Alor. I'm not sure where the reference to North Sulawesi is coming from, Albert?

The carving and rattan work looks genuine - maybe early 20th century or turn of century? Could you please provide a pic of the face of the bells?

Do you plan to clean the blade, Carlos?

Regards,
Kai

[carlos]

Congrats, Carlos!

Yes, indeed a Rugi from Alor. I'm not sure where the reference to North Sulawesi is coming from, Albert?

The carving and rattan work looks genuine - maybe early 20th century or turn of century? Could you please provide a pic of the face of the bells?

Do you plan to clean the blade, Carlos?

Regards,
Kai

I don´t know if i cleaned the blade. When i received the sword i decided it, but is possible.
Thanks for the information!!
best regards
Carlos

[kai]

Hello Carlos,

Please post some better pics of your sword!

Hilt made from wood with iron ferrule?

There seems to some relationship with the 2 unusual examples discussed in this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13524

Regards,
Kai

[carlos]

Hello kai
I saw the other post but unfortunatelly I sold the sword and I haven, t it.
Sorry
carlos

I remember that hilt was made of wood and blade was very thin and flimsy, maybe not for use.
I bought in Ebay to a indonesian seller