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Athanase 14th October 2018 04:59 PM
Sulawesi Klewang??
 
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Hello,

I'm not sure about the origin of this Klewang. :confused:
The handle and the blade make me say that it comes from Sulawesi, but the sheath isn't in the Toraja style (for the little that I know). :shrug:
The blade is very thick at the base (1,2cm) and heavy. It is covered by a yellowish varnish (shellac?).
Total length of blade : 51cm
The sheath is made of light-colored wood and has been tinted. It is clearly visible at its point where it seems to be missing a kind of chape.

Sajen 14th October 2018 05:28 PM
Hello Severin,

nice and old rustic klewang, this blade style is found in many regions of Indonesia but from handle and scabbard style I would agree with you. ;)

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen 14th October 2018 06:46 PM
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Here some swords from my collection with similar blade shape.

Athanase 14th October 2018 10:46 PM
It's mainly Timor and Molluks klewang I feel.
I seem to have read (but I don't know where) that on these islands the blades were imported from other islands and especially (but not only) Sulawesi.

Sajen 15th October 2018 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Athanase
It's mainly Timor and Molluks klewang I feel.
I seem to have read (but I don't know where) that on these islands the blades were imported from other islands and especially (but not only) Sulawesi.
Hello Severin,
Yes, you are correct in both statements.

Regards,
Detlef


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