Weapons of North Sumatra (Volz 1906)

[Sajen]

Hello Kai,

yes, they are good honest examples and Roland ask for pictures. I doubt that they are worth for an own thread!?

Regards,
Detlef

[kai]

Hello Detlef,

Sure, any genuine ethnographic piece is worthy of a dedicated discussion - not only high-end stuff!

(BTW, the Karo kalasan with silver/suasa definitely is an above-average example.)

Regards,
Kai

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by kai

Sure, any genuine ethnographic piece is worthy of a dedicated discussion - not only high-end stuff!

I need better light to take some more and better pictures, maybe I'll start a new thread for them.

Originally Posted by kai

(BTW, the Karo kalasan with silver/suasa definitely is an above-average example.)

Yes, for sure. It coming new to my collection in a poor state, the upper broad scabbard fitting band shows tribal repairs, the silver/suassa sleeve from the handle is missing but the blade is in a very good state.

Regards,
Detlef

[Miguel]

Thank you very much for posting this info absolutely brilliant, cant wait for the translation.
Miguel

[kai]

For those browsing old threads, Roland's translation of the figure legends (and better pics) can be found here:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22993

Regards,
Kai