9th December 2015, 12:19 AM | #1 |
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SUMATRA DAGGER BATAK ? KARO ?
I found this small dagger which has some batak features.
But is it batak ? or karto batak or... Any suggestions ? Best regards, Willem |
9th December 2015, 07:33 PM | #2 |
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Hello Willem,
intersting knife, it's too bad that the blade is in such poor condition. The overall appearance gives indead the feeling that it could be a Batak knife (rawit) but the hilt with the monster face remember to Nias handles I've seen before. I think you have something similar in head!? Regards, Detlef |
12th December 2015, 10:12 AM | #3 |
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Hi Detlef,
Yes, some decarations are similar as on a rawit. But the overal blade shape / handle shape and indeed some kind of creature on top of the handle are all new to me. Best regards, Willem |
12th December 2015, 10:41 PM | #4 |
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It does appear that this item is currently for sale on a Dutch auction site so i am locking this thread until it is resolved/sold/whatever...
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