Lopah Petawarans - Gayo or Batak

kai · 26th November 2009, 12:29 AM

Congrats, Erik, these are really nice!

From the style, I wouldn't exclude Aceh as origin of the upper one.

I believe I see why you think the slender one has Batak influence. I'm not prepared to narrow down its origins though since finding anything specific for one of the northern Batak groups seems tough, especially without scabbard. Also, I wouldn't rule out a Gayo origin (enough Batak influence there, too).

Regards,
Kai

26th November 2009, 12:29 AM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Congrats, Erik, these are really nice! From the style, I wouldn't exclude Aceh as origin of the upper one. I believe I see why you think the slender one has Batak influence. I'm not prepared to narrow down its origins though since finding anything specific for one of the northern Batak groups seems tough, especially without scabbard. Also, I wouldn't rule out a Gayo origin (enough Batak influence there, too). Regards, Kai