Indonesia - Javanese spearhead 'Tombak'
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Description from the seller
Javanese spear "Tombak" – Damascus steel blade (Pamor) & noble wood sheath (51 cm)
Description :
Very beautiful traditional Indonesian spear (Java), called Tombak, presented with its short grip/handle and its custom-made sheath in noble wood.
Blade (Tombak) : Superb traditional Javanese smithing work in folded/fiolished steel (Damascus steel / Pamor). The blade features very marked undulated and concentric patterns along its entire length.
Mount & Sheath (Sarung) : Made in veined/curly exotic wood (type Kayu Pelet or mamba), beautifully highlighting the natural hues of the wood.
Total length: 51 cm
Blade length: 19.5 cm
Condition : Very good condition. The pamor of the blade is clearly visible and the patina of the wood is superb.
A very beautiful piece for collectors of traditional Indonesian art weapons and Damascus steel forging (Pamor).
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Javanese spear "Tombak" – Damascus steel blade (Pamor) & noble wood sheath (51 cm)
Description :
Very beautiful traditional Indonesian spear (Java), called Tombak, presented with its short grip/handle and its custom-made sheath in noble wood.
Blade (Tombak) : Superb traditional Javanese smithing work in folded/fiolished steel (Damascus steel / Pamor). The blade features very marked undulated and concentric patterns along its entire length.
Mount & Sheath (Sarung) : Made in veined/curly exotic wood (type Kayu Pelet or mamba), beautifully highlighting the natural hues of the wood.
Total length: 51 cm
Blade length: 19.5 cm
Condition : Very good condition. The pamor of the blade is clearly visible and the patina of the wood is superb.
A very beautiful piece for collectors of traditional Indonesian art weapons and Damascus steel forging (Pamor).
(View carefully all photographs which are an integral part of the description)
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Javanese spearhead 'Tombak'
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Height
51 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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