What is this called?

Rick · 4th October 2008, 03:29 PM

I strongly doubt it's African .
Indonesian it is; not quite a Wedung; it reminds me of recent Batak work .

Henk · 4th October 2008, 04:08 PM

A Balinese or Lombok Wedung differs from the Javanese Wedung. I think Vandoo nailed this one perfect.
It is modern work. And the way the scabbard and hilt are made suggest that the carver is linking to Batak work. But it is a Wedung.

4th October 2008, 03:29 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,348	I strongly doubt it's African . Indonesian it is; not quite a Wedung; it reminds me of recent Batak work .

4th October 2008, 04:08 PM	#2
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	A Balinese or Lombok Wedung differs from the Javanese Wedung. I think Vandoo nailed this one perfect. It is modern work. And the way the scabbard and hilt are made suggest that the carver is linking to Batak work. But it is a Wedung.