Unknown Sumba sword, Bondokodi?

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by KuKulzA28

For what it's worth, reminds me of a Valiant Co sword, supposed to be from the Moluccas.

Thank's for the picture, seems to be the same kind of sword. From where you have the picture? You see that the title of the picture is "Klewang Sumba"?
sajen

[KuKulzA28]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Thank's for the picture, seems to be the same kind of sword. From where you have the picture? You see that the title of the picture is "Klewang Sumba"?
sajen

You may browse Valiant Co's website to see more of them. Suwandi runs it and acquires the fine blades from 8 different locations in Indonesia. He himself lives in Australia, driven from Indonesia due to ethnic cleansing. The blades are all very good and usable. Yes it's a "klewang sumba", what struck me was the handle and horse on the scabbard.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by KuKulzA28

You may browse Valiant Co's website to see more of them. Suwandi runs it and acquires the fine blades from 8 different locations in Indonesia. He himself lives in Australia, driven from Indonesia due to ethnic cleansing. The blades are all very good and usable. Yes it's a "klewang sumba", what struck me was the handle and horse on the scabbard.

Thank's for the link.

sajen

[kai]

I agree that this piece is from Sumba; seems to have some age to it, too. (Despite being collected on Bali which nowadays seems to be one of the forgery hotspots in Indonesia... )

BTW, the horse has a special status on many of the drier islands/regions throughout Indonesia. Batak work does look different.

Regards,
Kai