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Toba Batak Knife with Anthropomorphic Handle and Sheath
Indonesia, Sumatra, early 20th century
Steel, wood, fibers
Overall height: 46 cm – Overall length: 44 cm – Blade length: 29.5 cm
Strong, curved, single-edged blade with two punch marks at the ricasso.
Single-piece wooden handle carved with an anthropomorphic figure. Steel ferrule.
Wooden sheath with two scales bound by five fiber braids.
Two silver suspension rings.
Very good condition.
Ref.: 6814
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Ref: L87TPA7ZC3