Golok or something else

[Amuk Murugul]

Originally Posted by Marcus

The vendor advertised this as a Javanese Golok, late 19th or early 20 century. It seems a bit too refined to be classified as a golok, which I understand are typically more machete like. This reminds me more of a Pedang Lurus, except for the curved blade.
Comments?

Hullo everybody!

Marcus,

Popularly referred to as: Golok Bengkoeloe / Bengkulu.

Common in southern Soematera (Sumatra), southern Kalamantan (Borneo) and among the Soenda (Sunda).

Best,

P.S. - Dating is correct: c. late 18thC - early 20thC.
- Similar to the European Hirschfanger/Hartsvanger/Forester's-sword in function. Often used to administer the 'coup de grace', especially by the Soenda when tiger-hunting.