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Aceh is a semi-autonomous Indonesian province on the northeast tip of the island of Sumatra. The ethnic group there – the Acehnese – use the Rencong to fight off invaders during the frequent conflicts especially in the mountainous wilderness areas.
Engagement techniques vary depending on the…
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- Item Number: W-0083
- Provenance/Origin: Aceh, Sumatra. Circa mid-1900s
- Composition: Wood and metal
- Dimensions: 14.25" long x 6" at widest point. Blade: 8.5"
- Weight: 1 pound
- Price: $ 165.00 USD
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Directly from Madura, this Keris was passed on through 2 generations. Madura is an Indonesian island off the northeast coast of Java and is inhabited by 3.65 million Madurese.
Keris have been produced for centuries. It is divided into three parts: blade (wilah), hilt…
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- Item Number: W-0199
- Provenance/Origin: Madura Indonesia. Generational family. Circa mid-1900s
- Composition: Wood and various metals
- Dimensions: 20.5" in sheath x 6.75" at widest point
- Weight: 1.75 pounds
- Price: $ 395.00 USD
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Detail: This is a traditional Malay dagger used as a weapon of defense or for more domestic purposes. The blade has Holy verses from the Quran. The scabbard and hilt are made of bone and decorated with silver plated metal. Good condition. Circa early- to mid- 1900’s.
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- Item Number: W-7355
- Provenance/Origin: Indonesia. Circa early- to mid-1900's
- Composition: Bone, silver plated metal
- Dimensions: 12.5" length. Blade is 6" long.
- Weight: 1 pound
- Price: $110.00 USD
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Detail: An aristocrat’s Tumbuk Lada carved from – what I am convinced is – elephant bone. The Tumbuk Lada – translates as “chili crusher” – is a common type of dagger on the Malay Peninsula in Sumatra. Slightly curved with a single sharp edge, the blade is iron. This is…
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- Item Number: W-8810
- Provenance/Origin: Malay Sumatra. Circa early-1900's
- Composition: Elephant bone, iron
- Dimensions: 11.5" total length. Blade: 7.75"
- Weight: .5 pounds
- Price: $1,100.00 USD
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Detail: A display of swords and knives (20 in all), spears, shields and bow/arrow weapons from the Philippines. Each miniature is handcrafted in wood and metal. A great reference.
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- Item Number: W-6676
- Provenance/Origin: Philippines
- Composition: Hardboard, wood, metal
- Dimensions: 18" tall x 15.5" wide
- Weight: .75 pound
- Price: $55.00 USD
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Detail: Wood at each end of the sheath with center section in a silver alloy. The hilt’s grip is in silver with a gold band. Intricate design that matches the sheath. Check the pamor pattern: a mix of alloys, acid etching & maker’s signature. Stand not included. For the Serious Collector.
- Item Number: W-4871
- Provenance/Origin: Java Indonesia. Mid-1900's
- Composition: Wood, metals
- Dimensions: 28.5" total; 16" blade
- Weight: 2.25 pounds
- Price: $475.00 USD
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Detail: A “transitional” knife – over 200 years old – from Java. Forged from a single piece of iron. Majapahit empire era. Sheath is much newer. Museum quality condition. For the Serious Collector.
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- Item Number: W-7488
- Provenance/Origin: Java. From a private primitive weapons collector who claims that the knife is over 200 years old.
- Composition: Iron and wood
- Dimensions: 18” total length. Blade is 13.5” long.
- Weight: 1 lb
- Price: $750.00 USD
