Lulu Celiko (or something else?)

Sajen · 21st October 2016, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kai

Here is my example;

Hello Kai,

neat!

Seems to be a fairly old example with a much younger scabbard. Haven't seen Russel's example by ebay

but some other members, maybe good like this because a lulu celiko is on my wish list.

When I look again to the shown picture I am as well nearly sure that Russel will find that the handle is from suassa.

Regards,
Detlef

russel · 25th October 2016, 03:08 PM

Thanks everyone for the comments, I am very happy that my identification is confirmed.

After searching the forum, and Google, I have found no other examples than the two posted here. Can I conclude from this that these are rather scarce?

Mention has been made that these were ceremonial/ritual knives, does anyone have details of how they were used? Van Zonneveld writes only that they were worn by the groom at weddings.

Russel

Sajen · 25th October 2016, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russel

Can I conclude from this that these are rather scarce?

Van Zonneveld writes only that they were worn by the groom at weddings.

Hi Russel,

yes, to my knowledge they are very rare. Like said, great catch, don't forget to post better pictures when you have received it. And I don't know not more about them as you but have seen maybe a few more as you.

Best regards,
Detlef

russel · 3rd November 2016, 10:41 AM

Hello all,

Robert has kindly provided some clearer images, and has also confirmed that the handle material is indeed Suassa (14k).

I am still trying to learn more about these knives, and would greatly appreciate any information forum members may have.

Russel

Sajen · 3rd November 2016, 02:19 PM

Very nice!

Battara · 3rd November 2016, 05:23 PM

14k - That's high for suassa!

Good for you! A real beauty!

asomotif · 4th November 2016, 11:33 PM

A lovely piece.
Do you have a picture of the fitting of the blade in the scabbard ?
Indeed unusueal to see this blade type with a rencong scabbard.
But the combi looks quite genuine.

14 Kt gold suassa ? did you have this tested ?
Normally Suasa is 25% gold = less than 8 Kt

Nice find regardless of the Kt :-)

Best regards,
Willem

3rd November 2016, 10:41 AM	#4
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Hello all, Robert has kindly provided some clearer images, and has also confirmed that the handle material is indeed Suassa (14k). I am still trying to learn more about these knives, and would greatly appreciate any information forum members may have. Russel Attached Images Last edited by russel; 4th November 2016 at 01:24 AM.

25th October 2016, 03:08 PM	#2
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Thanks everyone for the comments, I am very happy that my identification is confirmed. After searching the forum, and Google, I have found no other examples than the two posted here. Can I conclude from this that these are rather scarce? Mention has been made that these were ceremonial/ritual knives, does anyone have details of how they were used? Van Zonneveld writes only that they were worn by the groom at weddings. Russel

3rd November 2016, 02:19 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,420	Very nice!

3rd November 2016, 05:23 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	14k - That's high for suassa! Good for you! A real beauty!

4th November 2016, 11:33 PM	#7
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,237	A lovely piece. Do you have a picture of the fitting of the blade in the scabbard ? Indeed unusueal to see this blade type with a rencong scabbard. But the combi looks quite genuine. 14 Kt gold suassa ? did you have this tested ? Normally Suasa is 25% gold = less than 8 Kt Nice find regardless of the Kt :-) Best regards, Willem