Javanese Wedong Dagger: Symbol of Royal Loyalty
19th century Javanese Wedong dagger. Worn by officials of the Javanese Royal court. In the form of a stylised machete, symbolising their willingness, if necessary, to clear jungle for their ruler. Wooden hilt and scabbard, the latter bound with silver. Len
Antique Indonesian Wedong with Silver Mounts and Carved Scabbard
High Quality old Indonesian wedong and scabbard. Very heavy blade of hand forged steel. Silver mounted hand grip of bird's head form, well carved wooden scabbard., approx 18.50 in. long & shorter
Old Javanese Wedong with Silver-Mounted Scabbard
Choice old Javanese wedong and scabbard. 12.20 in. overall with 7.28 in. heavy hand forged single edged blade. One piece wooden hilt. Scabbard silver mounted wood (carved from a single piece) with correct and traditional horn belt hook at rear. (See…
Indonesian Bird Head Knife with Silver Mounts
Fine old Indonesian knife and scabbard of somewhat wedong or parang form. 17.32 in. overall with 12.40 in. very heavy blade of hand forged steel. Silver mounted one piece horn hilt in the form of a highly stylised bird’s head. Superbly sculpted wooden…