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Very elegant belt knife from Celebes Island (Sulawesi in Indonesian). The blade is made of steel, the ferrule of red copper. Note the horn handle decorated with scrolls and ending in a finely engraved head. The wooden scabbard is composed of two dark wood parts, held together by braided rattan rings (missing).
REGION: Indonesia - Celebes Island (Sulawesi)
MATERIAL: Wood, Rattan, Steel, Horn, Copper
PERIOD: Late 19th century
DIMENSION: Total: 34cm - Blade: 23.5cm - Scabbard: 25cm
Ref: Y2C1PCDGQA