Rare sword of the Timor group

[kai]

Hello Marcus,

I just comitted to a Timor sword on Oriental Arms.

I'm afraid Artzi got that one wrong - it's an alamang/alameng, a typical Buginese/Makassarese sword. While these do show up elsewhere in Bugis-influenced areas, I don't think there is any reason to trace this examples' origin to the wider Timor group...

Regards,
Kai

[Marcus]

I do not really agree. I think it is distinct from the alamang type swords, although it is not that typical of the Timor group either.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Marcus

I do not really agree. I think it is distinct from the alamang type swords, although it is not that typical of the Timor group either.

Hello Marcus,

when it is the shown sword I have to agree with Kai, it's a typical Bugis alamang, please compare with this example from my own collection: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=alamang
Even a knowledgeable dealer can be wrong, sorry Artzi.

Best regards,
Detlef