Very Fine Ceremonial Knife from Bali, Indonesia - 12060


This fine piece is coming from Bali, Indonesia. It is a ceremonial knife, with some resemblance to the Wdung Knife ( also coming from Bali). The 10 ½ inches blade is short compared to the scabbard length, quite heavy and finely decorated with brass inlays and with a styled brass monster finely chiseled on the spine. The handle is carved horn with a big brass collar. The long scabbard is wood finely carved at its mouth and painted red black and gold. Total length (in scabbard) 25 inches. Very good condition. Lightly cracked and repaired scabbard. A fine piece of quality. For a similar piece, see Albert G van Zonneveld Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago, page 74, Fig 287.

 
 
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