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27th October 2016, 04:10 AM
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Hi Marcus,
what is the handle material? Regards, Detlef |
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27th October 2016, 12:14 PM
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handle
Artzi says ivory.
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27th October 2016, 01:05 PM
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 I doubt a little bit, would like to see your pictures when you have received it. Special some close ups. I would call this item piso/pisau (knife). Unusual item. Regards, Detlef |
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11th November 2016, 03:19 PM
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Close ups
Trying to identify the features of the character.
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11th November 2016, 03:24 PM
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Piso ni datu?
Small knife with a carved human figure hilt .
Van Zonneveld Page 108 |
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11th November 2016, 07:51 PM
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No, this knife is not Batak - for sure (very different style).
I also highly doubt it is from anywhere on Java (including Madura). It might be worthwhile to check the Sasak from Lombok as a possible culture of origin - just a very tentative guess though! Considering patina/etc., how old would you estimate this piece to be, Marcus? Regards, Kai |
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11th November 2016, 07:59 PM
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Hello Marcus,
first, the handle material look indeed like ivory. And agree with Kai, for sure not a Batak knife. But I wouldn't rule out East Java or Madura but could be as well from Bali/Lombok. On your pictures it look much better. Nice piece. Regards, Detlef |
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