What is this ?

[tunggulametung]

Originally Posted by kai

I'm not convinced this piece is really Sumatran; the carving looks a bit different than what I'm used to. These pedang seem to originate from all along the island chain with apparently quite a few hailing from Lombok.

Did anybody studied well-provenanced examples for local variation in style? Charles?

Regards,
Kai

I agree with Kai, it looks Lombok to me. Unfortunately I don't have any example.

I believe the hilt of this particular pedang was made of buffalo horn, or is it wood?

If you want to do what Indonesian do traditionally then you should patinate it. After the patination, it might looks a bit 'new', but you will enjoy the pamor contrast. Leaving the blade as is will giving a 'vintage' looks, but well, it is up to your preferrence. You might want to see some examples then decide which suit you best.

Thanks!