DUA LALAN

Dua Lalan, Toradja / Celebes, 19th century.

Total length: 70,5 cm.

Hilt:

Dark horn with beautifully worn carvings and patina / rattan and fiber wrapping / 17,5 cm long.

Blade:

Fine laminated blade / 51 cm long / 7 mm thick at the base.

Scabbard:

Wood, wrapped in rattan / original horn endpiece /  53 cm long

Condition:

As seen on photos, great old patina all over, if required ask for condition report.

Additional info:

The "dua lalan" was used both in time of war and for the ceremonial slaughtering of buffaloes. 

The hilt may resemble a hornbill's head.