Rencong dagger from Aceh (Sumatra, Indonesia)
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Aceh Rencong Dagger (Sumatra, Indonesia) - Horn handle & carved wooden sheath - 39.5 cm
Type of object: Traditional Rencong Dagger
Origin: Indonesia (Aceh region, northern Sumatra).
Era: 20th century (circa 1950–2000).
Total length: 39.5 cm
Blade length: 25 cm
Handle (Hulu): Sculpted in buffalo horn of a greenish-blond hue. Traditional hooked shape symbolizing the Bismillah, with an entangling ring carved with geometric scale/diamond motifs.
Metal fixing ferrule.
Blade: forged steel, single-edged with the original curved tang. Good used condition with a dark patina and signs of artisanal forging.
Sheath (Sarung): Hardwood carved. Upper part (meucangge) carved with a traditional volute allowing belt carry. Reinforced by a hammered brass ring and the original tying cord.
Overall good period condition. Beautiful wear patina on the wood and horn. Authentic piece, not a modern tourist reproduction.
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Aceh Rencong Dagger (Sumatra, Indonesia) - Horn handle & carved wooden sheath - 39.5 cm
Type of object: Traditional Rencong Dagger
Origin: Indonesia (Aceh region, northern Sumatra).
Era: 20th century (circa 1950–2000).
Total length: 39.5 cm
Blade length: 25 cm
Handle (Hulu): Sculpted in buffalo horn of a greenish-blond hue. Traditional hooked shape symbolizing the Bismillah, with an entangling ring carved with geometric scale/diamond motifs.
Metal fixing ferrule.
Blade: forged steel, single-edged with the original curved tang. Good used condition with a dark patina and signs of artisanal forging.
Sheath (Sarung): Hardwood carved. Upper part (meucangge) carved with a traditional volute allowing belt carry. Reinforced by a hammered brass ring and the original tying cord.
Overall good period condition. Beautiful wear patina on the wood and horn. Authentic piece, not a modern tourist reproduction.
(Please carefully view all photographs which are an integral part of the description)
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Dynastic Style/Period
Rencong dagger from Aceh (Sumatra, Indonesia)
Condition
Fair condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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