HAIRY PENAI

Penai, Toradja / Celebes, 19th century.

Total length: 72 cm.

Hilt:

Wooden hilt with beautifully glossy patina / Horn ferrule / 15 cm long / tufts of human hair.

Blade:

Sturdy laminated blade / 8 mm thick at the spine / old damage at the edge.

Scabbard:

Wood and rattan with carvings /  57 cm long.

Provenance:

Dutch private collection.

Condition:

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