Sundanga from Sulawesi for comment

[Sajen]

Today I received my new sword. I am nearly sure that it is a sudanga from Makassar. Look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=sulawesi, a example from Marco and here a example from Bill Marsh: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=sulawesi
Here some first fast taken pictures, will post more at weekend.
The silver end cap of the scabbard is missing as well some bindings from the rotan bindings. The silver handle has a small swassa ring and I think that the blade has a coating with some sort of clear varnish.
I am curious what you think about the sword and if you agree that it is a sudanga from Makassar.

[Battara]

Interesting piece. Like the metal hilt - not too often seen. What is the material (hard to tell from the photos)?

[Lew]

Detlef

Very nice . Is the hilt silver if so try using a silver polishing cloth on it. Would love to see the embossing. Actually was able to make it out what a beautiful hilt

[VVV]

Nice sword Detlef!

I would also place it as Makassar.

Michael

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by VVV

Nice sword Detlef!

I would also place it as Makassar.

Michael

Hello Michael, I am sure we are correct. Here what Sipakatuo have written: "Sudanga the same as Kelewang/Parang. Makassar and Bugis people called Sudanga or Alameng. Sudanga wear by Chieftain or Panglima Perang/Ade Pitue (Member of tetua adat) therefore it is also a symbol of leadership. Not many people know about the shape of Sudanga/Alameng because of its prestige (produce limited). Congrats!.
" about the sword from Marco in this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=sulawesi
See also the affinity from the embossings from both hilts.
And now I am sure that also the beautiful sword from Bill Marsh, shown here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=sulawesi
belong to this family of swords.

Regards,

Detlef

[Sajen]

Here the three swords side by side for a easy view.

Hope it is ok for Charles that I have add his one to the overview!

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Lew

Detlef

Very nice . Is the hilt silver if so try using a silver polishing cloth on it. Would love to see the embossing. Actually was able to make it out what a beautiful hilt

Thank you Lew, yesterday I haven't have the time to give the hilt a polishing. Now it is done, see the pictures in up.

Regards,

Detlef

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Battara

Interesting piece. Like the metal hilt - not too often seen. What is the material (hard to tell from the photos)?

Hello Jose, the hilt seems to be from white metal (german silver ?) and silver plated. The ring seems to be from swassa.
Here some additional pictures by daylight without flash.