Batak sword - bone handle

[Sajen]

Hello Kai,

yes, you are correct and I am aware about this so I extra write in my post "when we want to follow Volz".
But frankly said sounds halasan very similar to kalasan, it may be just the different dialect/language between this both Batak groups or the different understanding/translation from Volz and van der Tuuk. It just would be good to know the exact translation of kalasan/halasan.
But agree with you for sure that halasan would be a better denotation that expert collectors understand direct about what we speak.

Regards,
Detlef

[CharlesS]

The bone looks to be a replacement, perhaps made in two parts and glued together around the tang? Your thoughts, Bill?

[Bill M]

Originally Posted by CharlesS

The bone looks to be a replacement, perhaps made in two parts and glued together around the tang? Your thoughts, Bill?

I will have a closer look when I am downtown where it is stored. It does look like you said.

Good to see you again after a long hiatus (from me)

[CharlesS]

Originally Posted by Bill M

Good to see you again after a long hiatus (from me)

Thanks, Bill! Same here! Once you've got the collector's bug, it's hard to shake!!

[Bill M]

Originally Posted by CharlesS

Thanks, Bill! Same here! Once you've got the collector's bug, it's hard to shake!!

Sometimes there is a fine line between collecting and hoarding!