Indonesian Rencong Aceh 19th century Bade Bade Curved SE Blade Wood Sheath #162

Description

Indonesian Rencong Aceh 19th century Bade Bade Curved SE Blade Wood Sheath
For your consideration is this
rare
Indonesian Rencong Aceh 19th century Bade Bade Curved SE Blade Wood Sheath
.
The blade shows some use marks and some carbon spots (see pictures).  The overall length is 14 1/2", the blade measures 9".  The scabbard is silver over wood, beautifully hand decorated.  The knife and scabbard are in very desirable used condition, everything is nice and tight.  There is small crack to the horn hilt as shown in pictures, but it remains solid with no wiggle or movement of any kind.  Please see pictures and make your own opinion regarding condition etc.
The
rencong
is a traditional stabbing weapon from the island of Aceh in West Indonesia. This type of dagger was used by the notorious guerrilla troops to fight the Dutch during the Aceh war (1873–1904 CE). Many cases have been reported in the colonial archives about Dutch soldiers being murdered with a
rencong
. The
rencong
is, therefore, first and foremost, classed as a fighting weapon. Though it can also be considered part of the traditional costume worn by the indigenous population of Aceh. Due to its relatively small size, the
rencong
can easily be tucked in one’s
sarong
, making it the perfect weapon for daily wear. This made it a very popular weapon among women as well.
This is from an extensive collection of world edged weapons assembled in the 1970's & 80's by a Northern Florida antique dealer.
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