KNIFE Sewar type - Island of Sumatra, Indonesia - 19th century

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19th century
Other style
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    KNIFE type Sewar
    Sumatra Island, Indonesia
    nineteenth century
    Steel, horn, silver, marine ivory and wood
    Long. total: 26 cm; L.: 5.5 cm
    Long. knife: 22.5cm

    Dagger with single-edged steel blade, with finely carved horn rocket and openwork with plant motifs, scabbard, consisting of a wooden blade with chiseled silver trimmings and enlivened with foliage scrolls.

    Sewar knives have the particularity of being used during the Sewa dances of the matrilineal Minangkabau society. These ritualized combats were carried out by two or three dancers, all adorned with a sewar except one.

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    Ref: 4LE4JCKYC3

    Condition Good
    Style Other style (Swords, Bladed weapons of Other style Style)
    Period 19th century (Swords, Bladed weapons 19th century)
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
    Location 93400, Saint-Ouen, France
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