Indonésian Dagger Identification

[ericlaude]

Good morning to all,
Another new post , with another piece who I thinks it must be Indonesian but I'm not sure, it comes from an ancient collection, have only two pictures of it for the moment because I haven't receivt it yet. If somebody can tell me more about it ( its name and exactly origine) thank you in advance.
The handle is made of wood and represents monkey's head with big teeth, with a brass ferule .
The scabbard is in wood and its foot is made with bronze
It measure 18" OVLL
One more time Thanks

[Sajen]

Hello Eric,

when it is really old congrats to a very rare find! It is a Si euli in my humble opinion, one of the rarest and costly Indonesian daggers from Nias. It is good that you have a provenance for it, look that you can get the information when it comes to Europe. Search here a little bit with this name, you will found some threads. Also look to Zonneveld page 123/124.

But please look special this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=euli

It seems that there a lot of copys on the market. Michael will know if it's an original one.

Best regards,

Detlef

[ericlaude]

Thank you sajen,
Before to post my thread, I saw in the "Zonneveld" the Si euli but I was not sure. I bought this piece to an old ladie who sold the collection of her dead husband.
I will find more information.
Many thanks.
Regards
Eric

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by ericlaude

Thank you sajen,
Before to post my thread, I saw in the "Zonneveld" the Si euli but I was not sure. I bought this piece to an old ladie who sold the collection of her dead husband.
I will find more information.
Many thanks.
Regards
Eric

How long is the blade?

[ericlaude]

I know the total length 18" .But when I will recive it ( 3 days) I will answer with more précision.
Regard

[Rick]

Nias then perhaps ?