Two recent purchases

VVV · 9th July 2008, 08:00 AM

On the golok I agree with Henk that the handle probably is a replacement (based on its fit to the blade).
This makara variation is usually found on golok from West Java and sometimes also swords that has been collected around Palembang, Sumatra (which is nearby and where other kinds of W Java blades also has been found).
What's unusual is that your handle is made from wood and not horn as usual.
The scabbard is probably white brass.
And the metal of the blade I couldn't figure out when I inspected it at the same auction house as you got it from.

Michael

9th July 2008, 08:00 AM	#7
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	On the golok I agree with Henk that the handle probably is a replacement (based on its fit to the blade). This makara variation is usually found on golok from West Java and sometimes also swords that has been collected around Palembang, Sumatra (which is nearby and where other kinds of W Java blades also has been found). What's unusual is that your handle is made from wood and not horn as usual. The scabbard is probably white brass. And the metal of the blade I couldn't figure out when I inspected it at the same auction house as you got it from. Michael