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Old 5th July 2023, 03:30 PM   #1
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Seeking an i.d on this Indonesian short sword please. Twistcore blade, scabbard collar of woven gold thread. Hilt of horn. The sword is very finely forged with a lovely distal taper to a fine point and is very light. 37cm blade length. The foot of the scabbard is horn. Thanks
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Old 5th July 2023, 03:42 PM   #2
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A very unusual type. Hilt and shape wise, I would consider it being made in Lombok. The blade shows a typical 'Turkish ribbon' pattern, to me only seen in Yataghan leaf shaped blades and rarely on Indian swords. I never encountered it on Indonesian blades before, there might be an Islamic link with the Turkish style and Lombok.
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Old 5th July 2023, 04:28 PM   #3
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Hello Sid,

Agree with Peter, Lombok or Bali for the origin. Similar handles I know from betel pestle handles. Beautiful blade!

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Old 5th July 2023, 10:52 PM   #4
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Thanks Peter and Detlef
I am grateful for your thoughts on this item.
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Old 5th July 2023, 11:27 PM   #5
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Certainly has eye appeal; but is it a Dealer's combination of various pieces from other ethno items?
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It's not a marriage or anything shonky like that in my view.
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Old 6th July 2023, 11:26 AM   #7
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Agree with you Sid!
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Wouldn't this be a GOLOK?!
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Wouldn't this be a GOLOK?!
Yes, Marius, if you want you can call it a golok.

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