Indonesian/Indian Ankus or Spearhead?

ArmsAndAntiques · 9th September 2017, 05:16 PM

A number of other examples found referenced online and which are attributed to the Leiden Ethnographic Museum or Museum Volkenkunde. I couldn't find these in their registry online but have no reason to doubt the institutional attribution.

It does appear the known figural examples are all gold gilded. Perhaps other knowledgeable members would know why the plates put the others in multiple colors or whether this was a fanciful interpretation of gold decoration

In addition, I attach another image of a ceremonial lance attributed to Paku Alam IV, 1874.

And finally, two images from Jasper and Pirngadie of these types of tombak.

9th September 2017, 05:16 PM	#20
ArmsAndAntiques Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 80	A number of other examples found referenced online and which are attributed to the Leiden Ethnographic Museum or Museum Volkenkunde. I couldn't find these in their registry online but have no reason to doubt the institutional attribution. It does appear the known figural examples are all gold gilded. Perhaps other knowledgeable members would know why the plates put the others in multiple colors or whether this was a fanciful interpretation of gold decoration In addition, I attach another image of a ceremonial lance attributed to Paku Alam IV, 1874. And finally, two images from Jasper and Pirngadie of these types of tombak. Attached Images