Small Indonesian klewang (?)

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Originally Posted by Ian

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?

Hi Ian,

Yes, your sword shows clearly signs of use, can you show us a pic from inside the makara mouth? (see pic.)
It's not easy to classify a semarang from Halmahera, like you can see by the given threads and the there shown examples these swords show differences in blade profile as well by the handle design. So to be 100% sure would be dubious. Since mine are collected on Halmahera by myself and family members I am sure that my ones semarangs.
And yes, my wife is born on Halmahera, Galea, asli orang Halmahera so to speak.