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Detail: This is a stunning kris from Lombok, an island in West Nasa Tenggara province Indonesia. Lombok is east of Bali. I believe the hilt is made of Ireng wood and the sheath / warangka is Pelet wood. Notice that the hilt carving is hollow. The blade and hilt are…
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- Item Number: W-0145
- Provenance/Origin: Lombok Island. Early- to mid-1900's
- Composition: Metal, Ireng and Pelet wood.
- Dimensions: Blade: 14.75"; Total: 20.5"
- Weight: .75 pound
- Price: $195.00 USD
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Detail: I was told that this is a Moro royalty sword from the indigenous people of Southern Philippines. It seems to have European influence. If it is not Moro, I would say that it is a Pedang of Sumatra or Pedang Lurus from Java. Regardless, I am assuming it is…
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- Item Number: W-8926
- Provenance/Origin: Most likely Southeast Asia. Mid to early 1900's.
- Composition: Silver alloy, wood, bone
- Dimensions: 31.25" total; 19.5" blade
- Weight: 2.5 pounds
- Price: $375.00 USD
