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Old 4th March 2012, 05:25 PM   #6
Sajen
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Originally Posted by VVV
Hi Detlef,

Sorry but I don't think it is very old, based on the motifs etc.


Michael

Hi Michael,

my guess as well. Based upon the the thick smoke patina special at the sheath I would guess middle until second half last century. But it seems that it was used, for ceremonial purpose maybe? I know from a friend in Indonesia who coming from Alor that they still in use. He as well think that it is not very old.


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Detlef

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