Crowns on Aceh weapons revisited

[kai]

Hello Willem,

Nice addition to your collection! Any chance for a family shot of all your rentjong?

What is the main handle material under the gold?

I'd guess at very weathered hippo, Detlef.


IMHO this piece is a very nice status rencong (maybe even early 19th century) that got renovated some time during the 20th century in Aceh: The gold work looks genuine; the craftsmanship is considerably less than during the 19th (or even early 20th) century though.

Regards,
Kai