Very Fine Ceremonial Knife from Bali, Indonesia - 13351
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 blade is single edge 8 3/4 inches long, short compared to the scabbard length and quite heavy . 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) 23 inches. Very good condition. A fine piece of quality. For a similar piece, see Albert G van Zonneveld Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago, page 74, Fig 287. |