Batak Sword?

[RhysMichael]

Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

Got this yesterday at an antiques show. I am pretty certain the piece is Batak by the blade shape, yet can not find pictures in my reference books.

I like the small face (about 1/2 inch high) in the mouth of the serpent.

Comments?

19.5 inches overall in scabbard.

An interesting version for sure, congratulations
As to references "Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipeligo" by Van Zonneveld pg 59 is a good start

Here is one on Atzi's site
http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=1991