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TVV · 18th December 2004, 07:29 PM

I recently acquired this small tumbuk lada (at least this is what I believe it is). I am far from an expert on Indonesian weapons, and I would appreciate any comments. The seller claimed it was from Sumatra, which makes sense. The length of the whole dagger is approximately 30 cm, and the blade 17cm. The hillt and the scabbard fittings are made of horn. The blade is quite simple, no pamor. It appears to be of recent manufacture. Thanks,
Teodor

18th December 2004, 07:29 PM	#1
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	A Tourist (?) Tumbuk Lada for Comment I recently acquired this small tumbuk lada (at least this is what I believe it is). I am far from an expert on Indonesian weapons, and I would appreciate any comments. The seller claimed it was from Sumatra, which makes sense. The length of the whole dagger is approximately 30 cm, and the blade 17cm. The hillt and the scabbard fittings are made of horn. The blade is quite simple, no pamor. It appears to be of recent manufacture. Thanks, Teodor Attached Images