Unknown sword - Indonesian(?), but what/where?

Timo Nieminen · 11th April 2012, 10:29 AM

Got this one about 3 years ago. Other than it being some kind of Indonesian sword, it's a mystery to me. Supposed to have been collected in about 1960.

Any ideas?

josh stout · 12th April 2012, 07:55 PM

It looks like a kabeala from Sumba with a crude replaced handle.
Josh

Sajen · 12th April 2012, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by josh stout

It looks like a kabeala from Sumba with a crude replaced handle.
Josh

Have had the same thought when I see the blade! But the sheath is strange as well, look for example here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=kabeala

Regards,

Detlef

josh stout · 13th April 2012, 02:52 AM

Could the more modern ones have a simpler style on the sheath? It looks like this one is somewhat similar.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/globalc...01/5830974115/

Josh

11th April 2012, 10:29 AM	#1
Timo Nieminen Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 422	Unknown sword - Indonesian(?), but what/where? Got this one about 3 years ago. Other than it being some kind of Indonesian sword, it's a mystery to me. Supposed to have been collected in about 1960. Any ideas? Attached Images

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josh stout Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 407	It looks like a kabeala from Sumba with a crude replaced handle. Josh

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josh stout Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 407	Could the more modern ones have a simpler style on the sheath? It looks like this one is somewhat similar. http://www.flickr.com/photos/globalc...01/5830974115/ Josh