Info on Sewar / Tumbok Lada with Crown?
Who can help me with more info on this Sumatran Sewar. It is quite old (would say 19th century, maybe first half of it?) well carved horn upper part of the scabbard. Handle in wood with carved crown and silver overlay.
I have the following questions:
1 Is this a Tumbok Lada or a Sewar. (blade is about 27 cm and 1 cm thick at the base).
2 I know about crowns on rencong but know only one sewar with crowns. The wooden handle has carved "crown" on which silver is added. Is this also a matter of tribal hierarchy like with rencong crowns?
3 What is the region? Based on my experience with a few panjang kerisses I would say North Sumatra - probably Aceh.
Would like to hear your opinions on this.
Regards, Erik
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