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Old 16th April 2007, 01:55 PM   #3
RhysMichael
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Originally Posted by Bill Marsh
Got this yesterday at an antiques show. I am pretty certain the piece is Batak by the blade shape, yet can not find pictures in my reference books.

I like the small face (about 1/2 inch high) in the mouth of the serpent.

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19.5 inches overall in scabbard.
An interesting version for sure, congratulations
As to references "Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipeligo" by Van Zonneveld pg 59 is a good start

Here is one on Atzi's site
http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=1991

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