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Old 24th January 2026, 01:26 PM   #2
Sajen
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Hello Pieje,

Yes, the fittings are from Sumatra, Minangkabau style but clearly from the 20th century, the buntut from the scabbard is missing. It's bone but not whale bone.
The blade is older, yes, but can't say how old really. But I guess that the blade is Javanese and not from Sumatra.

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