An original and fine south sulawesi ‘kalawang' which is the literal translation for ‘sword’. Only found in sulawesi with the Bugis and Makassarese people. with their typical carved hilts. This full size original klewang has no restorations / repairs and is fully original with its slightly worn but interesting blade. The blade has some traces of rust and the hilt (made of seashell) and shaft decorations are of high quality. Some small dents on the cutting side of the blade which ensures the buyer it has been used accordingly and is original! Although this piece shows signs of use it features fantastically rich incised decoration. Its honey-colored patina, indicating its considerable age, combined with its elegant design, make it an ethnographic object of great interest. Dimensions: Hilt: 18 cm Blade length: 37 cm Total length: 65 cm Weight: 800 grams • The items will be carefully packaged and shipped within 1 working day with PostNL (including track & trace information) • Tracking will be updated on your Catawiki account once your package has been delivered. Check this regularly to prevent your package from being returned. • If a package is returned, the buyer is responsible for the shipping costs of the 2nd shipment. • Photos are part of the description and remain the property of Booker Trading. • The lot can be picked up by appointment in Zandvoort • If you have any questions about your package, please contact us via Catawiki's messaging service. We always respond quickly • Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the responsibility of the buyer. • We do not mark merchandise values ​​below auction value or mark items as 'gifts'. International government regulations prohibit such behavior. • Please note that the images in our auctions are of the actual product and are NOT stock photos. All our photos are professionally taken in our studio. • We do not ship to Singapore due to customs formalities and weapon license requirements of buyers, we therefore reserve the right to cancel lots to this country.