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This is a recent purchase which I have not yet received. These are dealer's pictures, and of course I have no dimensions to share. Obviously it will need cleaning when it arrives. It also appears that the blade is wedged in the hilt using paper.
I am unsure of where this dagger comes from as I've not seen this shape before, and I would welcome any information. I would assume one of the Pacific archipelagos, but which one? Thanks |
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It's a Badek, probably from Sumatra. Classic shape.
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However I have never seen one with a fullered blade like this. Otherwise, I agree with Martino.
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Thanks. I'd never seen one with such an extreme handle, nor with a fullered blade, so hadn't thought of that classification.
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Yes, it has some characteristics of a badik, & I guess we need to call it a badik, but I've never seen even a photo of a badik that looks like this.
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Hello Alan,
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I have 2 of these coming in - let me try to add pics later. Regards, Kai |
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Most badik are meant for punching and come with slender, agile blades. Some of those blades with more pronounced belly have more heft to them and can feel more like a small meat cleaver. Adding a fuller makes sense if the balance needs to be improved. Pretty much all antique badik from Sulawesi sport laminated or even pattern-welded blades (i.e. with pamor). It would be worth checking this example even if it most likely is monosteel. From the craftsmanship and attaching the tang with paper/textile, I'd guess this piece hails from the first half of the 20th century, possibly around WW2. Regards, Kai Last edited by kai; 16th February 2022 at 12:12 AM. |
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Kai is correct, a badik from Lompobattang, another example is shown by "Senjata Pusaka Bugis" on p. 351-352.
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I am with Helleri here, the attachment of the hilt with paper or textile will be a repair. Regards, Detlef |
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Really nice Macassar Ebony, unfortunately with poor execution....
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