SUMATRA DAGGER BATAK ? KARO ?
 

I found this small dagger which has some batak features.
But is it batak ? or karto batak or...

Any suggestions ?

Best regards,
Willem

Hello Willem,

intersting knife, it's too bad that the blade is in such poor condition. :(
The overall appearance gives indead the feeling that it could be a Batak knife (rawit) but the hilt with the monster face remember to Nias handles I've seen before. I think you have something similar in head!? ;)

Regards,
Detlef

Hi Detlef,

Yes, some decarations are similar as on a rawit.

But the overal blade shape / handle shape and indeed some kind of creature on top of the handle are all new to me.

Best regards,
Willem

It does appear that this item is currently for sale on a Dutch auction site so i am locking this thread until it is resolved/sold/whatever... :rolleyes: