Catalogue LS-159

Karo Batak

Region
Sumatra
Culture
Karo Batak
Object type
sword
LS-159 overview
Overview
LS-159 detail
Detail

Description

Piso Sanalenggam (sword). Figurine hilt carved. Horn. Metal. 68 cm. 1920. 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.