SE Asia(?) Knife identification help needed

TimW · 19th January 2012, 11:02 AM

hello forumites

I recently purchased an old knife. The seller defined it being 'an african ritual knife'. I am puzzled by the origin. The knife does not look African at all, but I don't have a clue of its provenance.

The knife sports a semi integral blade. Point is double edged. Handle seems to consist of horn with a metal overlay. It is embellished with a series of red dots (coral or stone?). The rear end of the handle is covered by a coin. Blade is 15 cm long, handle measures 10 cm and has a round cross section. The back of the blade is 5 mm near the handle and tapers slowly towards the tip.

My rough guess is SE Asia, but all input about its origin and age is welcome.

Thx for your help.

Tim

19th January 2012, 11:02 AM	#1
TimW Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 54	SE Asia(?) Knife identification help needed hello forumites I recently purchased an old knife. The seller defined it being 'an african ritual knife'. I am puzzled by the origin. The knife does not look African at all, but I don't have a clue of its provenance. The knife sports a semi integral blade. Point is double edged. Handle seems to consist of horn with a metal overlay. It is embellished with a series of red dots (coral or stone?). The rear end of the handle is covered by a coin. Blade is 15 cm long, handle measures 10 cm and has a round cross section. The back of the blade is 5 mm near the handle and tapers slowly towards the tip. My rough guess is SE Asia, but all input about its origin and age is welcome. Thx for your help. Tim Attached Images