Indonesian/Indian Ankus or Spearhead?

[La Pagaru]

Originally Posted by ArmsAndAntiques

A number of other examples found referenced online and which are attributed to the Leiden Ethnographic Museum or Museum Volkenkunde. I couldn't find these in their registry online but have no reason to doubt the institutional attribution.

It does appear the known figural examples are all gold gilded. Perhaps other knowledgeable members would know why the plates put the others in multiple colors or whether this was a fanciful interpretation of gold decoration

In addition, I attach another image of a ceremonial lance attributed to Paku Alam IV, 1874.

And finally, two images from Jasper and Pirngadie of these types of tombak.

I try to give a sample of the bilge dragon spear we used to call a leaf dragon .. bugis also know dragon in literature heirloom. in our ancient record which is called the lontara book. dragon is called as la tamposisi. besides being speared, we also found it in kris and badik blades.

[La Pagaru]

Originally Posted by La Pagaru

I try to give a sample of the bilge dragon spear we used to call a leaf dragon .. bugis also know dragon in literature heirloom. in our ancient record which is called the lontara book. dragon is called as la tamposisi. besides being speared, we also found it in kris and badik blades.

This sampling
We called Naga daun