A 19th Century straight bladed sidearm from Sumatra known as a badik. |
Carved wooden hilt and horn scabbard. Overall length is 10" long. In good condition. |
Wooden handle of a typical Sulawesi-styled Bugis badik, but this one is probably made in Sumatra. Sheath is made of kerbau horn with simple engraving. |
The kerbau (carabao) horn sheath is held together with white metal rivets. |
Profile of the blade. |
A simple short and sturdy blade.Blade length is 7 inches. |
Profile of the blade on the other side. |
Anyone know the pamor type? |