Kalasan - Sword of the Karo Batak, Sumatra - 8003


This is a Kalasan, sword used by the karo batak people of Sumatra. The blade is characterized by its straight back and S shaped edge with decorative protrusions near the blade base. Here we have a 19 inches heavy blade, 11 mm thick at its base. The handle is horn (Rhino ??) with silver collar and silver rondels. The scabbard is wood bound with silver bands. Total length 25 ½ inches. Very good condition Minor blackened areas on the blade and pitted spots. Very few and shallow edge nicks.

 
 
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