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SWORD Wood, buffalo horn and metal Batak, North Sumatra, Indonesia, 19th/20th century L 61cm A sword with horn handle fitted with a metal base ring, long single edged pointed blade and a sheath etched with geometric patterns, including the typical row of triangles along the side. The handle is carved with a kneeling male figure in a posture widely used in Batak carving. The shape of the horn did encourage this forward tilting of the figure typical of Batak hilts. |
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