Batak or Dayak Knife?

oariff · 23rd May 2024, 03:55 PM

Hi,

Is this familiar to anyone?

Perhaps for baby hair cutting or ceremonial?

Cheers.

Sajen · 23rd May 2024, 06:04 PM

Hello Oraiff,

It's Batak! Not sure about the age!?

Regards,
Detlef

kai · 24th May 2024, 10:56 PM

Only akin Batak style - most likely not for genuine use within the culture.

These pieces usually got made for sale to outsiders in a colonial setting.

Regards,
Kai

23rd May 2024, 03:55 PM	#1
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23rd May 2024, 06:04 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,409	Hello Oraiff, It's Batak! Not sure about the age!? Regards, Detlef

24th May 2024, 10:56 PM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Only akin Batak style - most likely not for genuine use within the culture. These pieces usually got made for sale to outsiders in a colonial setting. Regards, Kai