Nias sword with brass handle for sharing and discussion

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Nias sword with brass handle for sharing and discussion

9th November 2023, 09:03 PM

Sajen

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter B.

you have bought a very nice and interesting sword. The metal handle is a rarity.

But what kind of metal is "mamas"? I tried to translate it into German, the result was "Mamas".
Hope you can help me.

Hello Peter, thank you.

Mamas is nickel based white metal similar to German silver, very common in Indonesia.

Regards,
Detlef

Last edited by Sajen; 9th November 2023 at 10:06 PM.

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