Big sized Indonesian Tombak

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Indianajones

Sajen, actually I would love to know what this blade was actually used for 'tribally'. I read I am not d only novice on kerises etc. (thankfully)

Hello Wouter,

can't answer your query with certain but I think heirloom and representation are a factor. I think tombaks are in this matter very similar with keris. Alan G. Maisey or our Indonesian members will be able to give a more qualified answer.