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Sajen · 5th July 2012, 06:10 PM

Hi Roy,

to my opinion it is a Balato and the blade seems ok to my eyes, have a look to "Traditional Weapons o. t. Indonesian Archipelago" from Albert G. van Zonneveld, page 29. My guess is that it is one from North Nias and not very old, maybe 1940-1950. It seems that Balatos have been in use for ceremonys also long after headhunting times. This is all my guess and others could have different opinions.

Regards,

Detlef

5th July 2012, 06:10 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,522	Hi Roy, to my opinion it is a Balato and the blade seems ok to my eyes, have a look to "Traditional Weapons o. t. Indonesian Archipelago" from Albert G. van Zonneveld, page 29. My guess is that it is one from North Nias and not very old, maybe 1940-1950. It seems that Balatos have been in use for ceremonys also long after headhunting times. This is all my guess and others could have different opinions. Regards, Detlef