Another one for identification, please

kai · 30th October 2012, 09:41 AM

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

Sajen · 30th October 2012, 07:36 PM

Wow, very nice knife, never seen something similar before. My first guess would have been Batak origin. The different metals at the sheath give me this "feeling". Is the cap at the handle from gold?

Regards,

Detlef

Battara · 31st October 2012, 04:34 AM

I like this piece with all the silver, and yes, gold..........

30th October 2012, 09:41 AM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	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

30th October 2012, 07:36 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,278	Wow, very nice knife, never seen something similar before. My first guess would have been Batak origin. The different metals at the sheath give me this "feeling". Is the cap at the handle from gold? Regards, Detlef

31st October 2012, 04:34 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	I like this piece with all the silver, and yes, gold..........