Congrats, that's a sweet one!
It doesn't look like Aceh (Garo/Alas) work to me nor does it seem to have the usual Batak features (e. g. those filed silver rings at the top and the foot of the scabbard instead of the traditional braided silver wire). Minang or Palembang/Lampung don't seem to fit that well either - I'm stumped...
It does have a wedung feel to it. However, at least the Palembang kraton is on record for much more faithfully copying central Javanese style.
I wonder why the blade has a rather coarse finish without any obvious 3D features. What is the maximum thickness? Etch it!
Judging from patina/etc., how old would you estimate the horn hilt and the scabbard to be? From the pics, I get the impression that this may be a bit later work: possibly WW2 period?
Regards,
Kai
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