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Dualalan from Sulawesi, Indonesia browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons: Pre 1920: item # 1149843 Please refer to our stock # 2012/F/99 when inquiring.
Mikael Jaspers By Appointment - Nij Beets The Netherlands +31-512-461818 Guest Book 540 euro |
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| A very old example of a so called "dualalan" sword from Sulawesi island, former Dutch East Indies Celebes. It comes from the Toradja people. The name dualalan means "double use" referring to the fact that it could be used both for headhunting as well as to sacrifice water buffaloes. Horn handle and endknob of the scabbard. Laminated iron blade with a forged "knot" near the handle. Condition: some wear to the handle, some rattan binding missing from the scabbard. Very good patina. Total length 69,5cm. Reduced in price from 675 euro to 540 euro. | ||||||||||||||
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