No. 101832232

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Short sword (NO RESERVE!) - rencong - Aceh - Indonesia
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€ 130
3 days ago

Short sword (NO RESERVE!) - rencong - Aceh - Indonesia

The rencong (Dutch spelling: rentjong) is a type of knife originating in Aceh, Indonesia. Originally a fighting weapon, it is most often seen today in the martial art of pencak silat and worn during traditional ceremonies. This rencong is slightly L-shaped and has a sharp blade with a slightly convex back. It is held in a scabbard of dearhorn and the blade is made of brass The rencong is worn on one's belt around the waist. The design of a rencong depends largely on the social status of its owner. Tis type is made of brass with a sheath of dear horn. No damages or repair fully original and beautiful patina of the old dear horn. Nice collectors item! Dimensions: Total length: 43cm Blade: 23cm Scabbard: 30cm

No. 101832232

Sold
Short sword (NO RESERVE!) - rencong - Aceh - Indonesia

Short sword (NO RESERVE!) - rencong - Aceh - Indonesia

The rencong (Dutch spelling: rentjong) is a type of knife originating in Aceh, Indonesia. Originally a fighting weapon, it is most often seen today in the martial art of pencak silat and worn during traditional ceremonies.

This rencong is slightly L-shaped and has a sharp blade with a slightly convex back. It is held in a scabbard of dearhorn and the blade is made of brass The rencong is worn on one's belt around the waist. The design of a rencong depends largely on the social status of its owner. Tis type is made of brass with a sheath of dear horn. No damages or repair fully original and beautiful patina of the old dear horn. Nice collectors item!

Dimensions:
Total length: 43cm
Blade: 23cm
Scabbard: 30cm

Final bid
€ 130
Dimitri André
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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