Hi Detlef,
Thank you for your swift response. I do see considerable similarities. The blade presently has a sharpened edge, and the edge appears to show irregularities where nicks have been polished out. The blade decorations could fit with a ceremonial/dance function too. And yes, the hilt is probably horn.
This example may have some age.
Am I correct in recalling that your wife was from Halmahera?
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