Batak sword?

[kai]

Hello Thor,

and is that a very cool native repair we see on the ridge?

I believe that the seller is correct that there was a metal (probably silver) piece attached (with 2 brass pins) which is now missing.

I have no doubt that kai will be back with a photo of a match.

Don't hold your breath though - I seem to remember seing something like this hilt but my active memory still refuses to give a hint...

Regards,
Kai