A small piece at the mouth is slightly broken. An old repair along the back of the sheath suggests that this piece had been heavily used. Total length: 44cm. |
Blade Length: 28cm. Triangular cross-section. |
Profile of this slender blade. Some pittings are found along the blade. The grove is clearly visible |
The blade design and thickest part toward the hilt. |
Tip of the blade. Some wear marks which suggests that the blade had seen some action. |
Details of the blade's base. |
Showing the size of the blade. |
An old repair was found to the back of the sheath. The old silver panels reinforced and hold the sheath together. Acehese artwork found throughout the sheath, on this side. |
Close up of the silver panel. Note the old repaired section of the sheath. Engraved scrolls, curves and chevron patterns via chisel-works. |
Typical Acehnese pattern found on most artwork, including the 'sikin panjang' and other weapons. |
Stylized bamboo shoot motifs, pucuk rebung carvings at the lower portion. Artwork, typical of Acehese found on one side of the sheath. |
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