Differencies(?) between Gayo or Aceh Rencong ?

kai · 25th November 2009, 09:24 PM

I'd also guess that the blade originates from Aceh. It may be old but I'd guess that the base has been reworked by someone of lesser skill and/or knowledge.

It would certainly be interesting to have the age and source of the ivory checked in a specialized research lab. IMHO, the metal decoration at the base of the hilt also doesn't show traditional craftmanship and may be a rather late restoration attempt. I also have my doubts regarding the scabbard, sorry.

Regards,
Kai

SwordZ · 26th November 2009, 03:32 AM

Thanks all for nice and friendly comment.

My novice eyes cann't spot the artificial aged on handle

Yeah, the handle carving seems very similar with what usually found on sewah or tumbuk lada.

Well, what a price for learning.

And i note another thread about the ethical "rule" on this community , you all have my assured this "modern" interprated goods will not showing up for sale.

I knowing well the previous owner, might could be returned ....

Rgds
Jhony

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25th November 2009, 09:24 PM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	I'd also guess that the blade originates from Aceh. It may be old but I'd guess that the base has been reworked by someone of lesser skill and/or knowledge. It would certainly be interesting to have the age and source of the ivory checked in a specialized research lab. IMHO, the metal decoration at the base of the hilt also doesn't show traditional craftmanship and may be a rather late restoration attempt. I also have my doubts regarding the scabbard, sorry. Regards, Kai

26th November 2009, 03:32 AM	#2
SwordZ Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 16	Thanks all for nice and friendly comment. My novice eyes cann't spot the artificial aged on handle Yeah, the handle carving seems very similar with what usually found on sewah or tumbuk lada. Well, what a price for learning. And i note another thread about the ethical "rule" on this community , you all have my assured this "modern" interprated goods will not showing up for sale. I knowing well the previous owner, might could be returned .... Rgds Jhony