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VVV · 24th July 2013, 08:22 AM

Of course these observations are only indications but altogether they seem to point to Lombok.

The squarish hilt is Lombok style.
The motifs on the silver resembles those seen on other Lombok weapons.
A fuller and no intricate pamor are features often seen on Lombok.

Michael

PS Charles, mail me if you want to further discuss any of your own pedang/kelewang.

24th July 2013, 08:22 AM	#84
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Of course these observations are only indications but altogether they seem to point to Lombok. The squarish hilt is Lombok style. The motifs on the silver resembles those seen on other Lombok weapons. A fuller and no intricate pamor are features often seen on Lombok. Michael PS Charles, mail me if you want to further discuss any of your own pedang/kelewang.