Catalogue LS-159

Karo Batak

Region: Sumatra, Indonesia
Culture: Karo Batak
Object type: Sword

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Materials

Wood, Metal, Horn

Size

68 cm

Description

Piso Sanalenggam (sword). Figurine hilt carved. Scabbard in vermillion-hues, carved. The blade widens toward the point. Hilt has human figure. Wooden scabbard with carved pattern. See page 66-67 "Art of Island Southeast Asia" by Capistrano-Baker.