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Originally Posted by Ian
Hello Amuk.
Your sword in the center of your last picture looks like a Moro bangkung. Do you know where it is from?
Regards,
Ian
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Hullo Ian:
The item you refer to is a golok beubeut-njéré/bandoel/lamang from Soenda (western Java).
It has a stereotypical djéngkol-sahoeloe handle (the "nodule" appearing to jut out from the top of the "pommel" is actually a trick of the lighting).
The blade is of "higher" quality and designed to be strong and light, but primarily for use as a chopper.
Best,