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Albert · 22nd April 2017, 09:03 PM

IMO the lower part of the scabbard and the blade are that of a Palitai from the Mentawai Islands.
The upper part of the scabbard and the hilt don't look like Mentawai, and probably are later additions.

22nd April 2017, 09:03 PM	#3
Albert Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 200	Palitai IMO the lower part of the scabbard and the blade are that of a Palitai from the Mentawai Islands. The upper part of the scabbard and the hilt don't look like Mentawai, and probably are later additions.