Restoration of a Sulawesi alameng

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by JeffS

Would you consider this the same style? 51cm blade with thick 8mm spine at base.

Hi Jeff,

In principle, yes, I would attribute it to one of the Toraja groups.

Regards,
Detlef

[JeffS]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Jeff,

In principle, yes, I would attribute it to one of the Toraja groups.

Regards,
Detlef

For sure Toraja. Here it is next to a dua lalan and you can see the close match in style. Also the other alamang with more classic hilt shape has Toraja style.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by JeffS

For sure Toraja. Here it is next to a dua lalan and you can see the close match in style. Also the other alamang with more classic hilt shape has Toraja style.

Nice Sulawesi display!

[Sajen]

Here a new group picture, also a close up from the handles. Three blades show a talismanic pamor at the base.

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Here a new group picture, also a close up from the handles. Three blades show a talismanic pamor at the base.

Very nice Detlef!

I've seen most of these kind of Sulawesi blades with this pamor at the base near the hilt.

Kind regards,
Maurice

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Maurice

Very nice Detlef!

I've seen most of these kind of Sulawesi blades with this pamor at the base near the hilt.

Hi Maurice,

Thank you! And yes, these talismanic pamors at the base of Sulawesi blades seems to be a common feature so far I know.

Best regards,
Detlef

[JeffS]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Maurice,

Thank you! And yes, these talismanic pamors at the base of Sulawesi blades seems to be a common feature so far I know.

Best regards,
Detlef

Another example. Big one, 70cm OAL w/51cm blade & 7mm spine.

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by JeffS

For sure Toraja. Here it is next to a dua lalan and you can see the close match in style. Also the other alamang with more classic hilt shape has Toraja style.

Very nice displayJeff!
And some nice Borneo swords too!