Catalogue LS-158
Nias
- Region
- Nias, North Sumatra, Indonesia
- Culture
- Nias
- Object type
- Sword
Materials
Wood, Metal, Tooth, Rattan
Size
70 cm
Description
Balato. Sword with tiger's teeth as charm. 1850-1900 or earlier. South Nias? The 'nio' hilt is a 'nioio gari', a simplified lasara. (Hulu Iku Mie). Top hook of the nio is broken. Main feature is the round plaited rattan basket, with tiger claws.