An 8-year journey

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I haven't had the chance to go there and see for myself yet!

This link will save you a trip
Besides that I think that at best there will be a small handfull on display.
While their archive has many exemples and old pictures available.

http://collectie.tropenmuseum.nl/nBa...rt=ccrelevance

http://collectie.tropenmuseum.nl/nindex.asp?lang=en

The blade was like this when I bought it. It probably was old polish/staining though the blade was much darker when I purchased it.

Wow! Lucky you.

Congrats on this very nice addition !