Cross cultural Indonesian sword?
This sword looks like a cross between a Sundanese (W Java) Golok and a Sumatran Klewang.
The scabbard and steel looks very much like a Sundanese Golok.
The horn scabbard tip strongly indicates Sunda and probably 19th C.
The heavy blade and its form however is more Sumatran in its appearance.
Maybe it's a custom order from a Sumatran produced in Sunda?
All input on this non-text book sword is appreciated.
Michael
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