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Rare Sewar Dagger from Sumatra Ex Bernheimer Estate

Rare Sewar Dagger from Sumatra Ex Bernheimer Estate
Rare Sewar Dagger from Sumatra Ex Bernheimer Estate
Rare Sewar Dagger from Sumatra Ex Bernheimer Estate
Rare Sewar Dagger from Sumatra Ex Bernheimer Estate
Rare Sewar Dagger from Sumatra Ex Bernheimer Estate
Rare Sewar Dagger from Sumatra Ex Bernheimer Estate
Rare Sewar Dagger from Sumatra Ex Bernheimer Estate

Rare Sewar Dagger from Sumatra Ex Bernheimer Estate   Rare Sewar Dagger from Sumatra Ex Bernheimer Estate

This is a very rare Bird Head Sewar Dagger with a Crown & Floral Crest Bolster, Malay Tribe 19th century, Northern Sumatra. Note the solid and sturdy traditional folded forged blade, single sharped edge and a inward curving to end tips.

Original sheath encased with silver and copper mounts. The dagger or Kris knife Handle was carved from wood in the shape a bayan bird head (parrot head) decorated with typical malay floral motifs. Such ornate craftsmanship indicated the owner was likely nobility or of a high social status. The Keris / Dagger measures 12.75 inches long in sheath. Provenance: from the estate of Paul and Louise Bernheimer family, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA / Bernheimer's Antique Arts, 1963 to 1992.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Southeast Asia\Other Southeast Asian Antiques". The seller is "tribal_gatherings" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Region of Origin: Southeast Asia
  • Color: Brown
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Primary Material: Wood
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

Rare Sewar Dagger from Sumatra Ex Bernheimer Estate   Rare Sewar Dagger from Sumatra Ex Bernheimer Estate