Sumatran Dagger: Lopah Petawaran

Rick · 4th November 2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by paolo

At last, also I have a Lopah patawaran

. Very expensive, however I was searching for one by many time. I send some pics to share it.
The blade (the tip is a little worn) and the ferrule are of good pamor. Someone may see, as I think, a squatted man on the ferrule ? (pic 4 )
The ornamental silver work on the sheat is for me quite strange. Might You explain to me its meaning ?
Paolo

This ?? (copy and paste)

See society .

http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Batak-(Indonesia)

paolo · 5th November 2008, 07:30 PM

Rick,
the first time I look at the sheat I thought to a cross, but knowing nothing about the Christian missions in Sumatra, I belive the ornamental work might have another meaning. If your assumption is right, my dagger should be end of 19th century.
Thank you for your help.
Paolo

Rick · 5th November 2008, 07:46 PM

No assumptions made Paolo .

Just a thought .

Royston · 10th November 2008, 12:57 PM

Here is another one. I always wondered what it was.

Overall length 38 cm
Blade 25 cm
Hilt horn with a silver cap and what I believe is suassa near the blade.
Scabbard is silver over wood.

Regards
Royston

10th November 2008, 12:57 PM	#4
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	Another one Here is another one. I always wondered what it was. Overall length 38 cm Blade 25 cm Hilt horn with a silver cap and what I believe is suassa near the blade. Scabbard is silver over wood. Regards Royston Attached Images

5th November 2008, 07:30 PM	#2
paolo Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 173	Rick, the first time I look at the sheat I thought to a cross, but knowing nothing about the Christian missions in Sumatra, I belive the ornamental work might have another meaning. If your assumption is right, my dagger should be end of 19th century. Thank you for your help. Paolo

5th November 2008, 07:46 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	No assumptions made Paolo . Just a thought .