Hello David & Leif,
The typical cundrik has a straight blade (e.g. Leif's example linked above). This variant blade type is slightly curved and often comes with this specific hilt (makara morphing into a rooster); I assume, the origins of both types lies with Bali and those many examples from Lombok seem to be exclusively from those regions colonised by Balinese rulers. Thus, the polished blade just needs a fresh stain to be in line with Bali aesthetics.
I believe that the blade and pommel are old (19th c.) and of good quality while the metal sheet fittings are later replacements (the ferrule third might well be original though - should be real silver); this late and low-level decor (mamas or some other whitish brass alloy) is typically found on pieces collected from Lombok, indeed.
Regards,
Kai
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