Unknown sword - Indonesian(?), but what/where?

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by josh stout

It looks like a kabeala from Sumba with a crude replaced handle.
Josh

Have had the same thought when I see the blade! But the sheath is strange as well, look for example here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=kabeala

Regards,

Detlef

[josh stout]

Could the more modern ones have a simpler style on the sheath? It looks like this one is somewhat similar.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/globalc...01/5830974115/

Josh