Very Rare Piso Halasan Batak Sword Sumatra - 14379
A complete authentic sword of the karo Batak people from Sumatra, also known as Piso Halasan . Heavy blade, 19 inches long and almost 1/2 inch thick at its base. of laminated steel. Deer horn handle with brass fittings and brass covered scabbard with up-rising tip. Total length 30 inches. Very good condition. A rare sword. For a similar one see: A. Sibeth, THE BATAK, Peoples of the island of Sumatra |