Indonesia, Island of Nias: Sword of a chief or an outstanding warrior.
A sword from the Island of Nias, southwest of Sumatra. With single-edged iron blade in a typical Nias shape. The hilt is made of wood and dyed black. Carved with characteristic ‘Lasara’ motifs: a dragon head with open mouth and fangs. Normally, a human figure sits on top (here partly broken off). The hilt ring is made of cast brass, with grooved decoration all around. The sheath consists of wood, in 2 halves, held together by means of 14 brass strips. On a finial on the upper end of the sheath a so-called ‘magic ball’ (as a protective amulet) is attached, typical of Nias swords. The pierced finial is there, but the ball is missing. The piece has a good, old patina and minor age damage (some pieces broken off of the hilt): 19th century, early 20th century; L: 68 cm. (ME)
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
24.03.2014 - 16:00
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EUR 1,600.- to EUR 2,000.-
Indonesia, Island of Nias: Sword of a chief or an outstanding warrior.
A sword from the Island of Nias, southwest of Sumatra. With single-edged iron blade in a typical Nias shape. The hilt is made of wood and dyed black. Carved with characteristic ‘Lasara’ motifs: a dragon head with open mouth and fangs. Normally, a human figure sits on top (here partly broken off). The hilt ring is made of cast brass, with grooved decoration all around. The sheath consists of wood, in 2 halves, held together by means of 14 brass strips. On a finial on the upper end of the sheath a so-called ‘magic ball’ (as a protective amulet) is attached, typical of Nias swords. The pierced finial is there, but the ball is missing. The piece has a good, old patina and minor age damage (some pieces broken off of the hilt): 19th century, early 20th century; L: 68 cm. (ME)
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Tribal Art |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 24.03.2014 - 16:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 18.03. - 24.03.2014 |