A Sumatran silver clad Sewar

350.00

The ‘Sewar’ is an iconic dagger from Sumatra, all the examples have curved blades with different materials used, such as wood, horn, ivory or silver.

Sumatra is known for their excellent craftmanship on silver, as can be seen on this fine example.

Sumatra, Indonesia – 19th century

Materials: Steel, Wood, Horn, Silver

Status: Available

A silverclad Sewar from Sumatra, 19th century.

350.00

Description

The ‘Sewar’ is, together with the ‘Rencong’, one of the most famous close quarter single edged fighting knifes from Sumatra. Mostly seen in North Sumatra, among the Acehnese and Minangkabau people. The dagger was besides a fighting knife, also a status symbol. The more precious the material, the more important the owner.

This example has a wooden scabbard decorated with thick high quality silver fittings, embossed by hand. The scabbard mouth is made of buffaloo horn and carved with exqcuisite floral motives. The handle is silverclad and has a very fine filigree pommel.

This dagger was most likely worn by an important man of high status, like a chief or military officer.

The dagger dates from the 19th century and has a traditionally forged blade, with single cutting edge and small fuller on the forte.

Condition: Excellent, the ferrule on the hilt has a small open space, but is stuck in the handle. Further no damage or repairs, excellent condition silver work.

Dimensions:
Hilt: 7.6cm
Blade: 17cm
Scabbard: 20cm
Total length: 27cm

A silverclad Sewar from Sumatra, 19th century.

 

A silverclad Sewar from Sumatra, 19th century.

A silverclad Sewar from Sumatra, 19th century.

A silverclad Sewar from Sumatra, 19th century.

 

A silverclad Sewar from Sumatra, 19th century.

 

A silverclad Sewar from Sumatra, 19th century.

 

A silverclad Sewar from Sumatra, 19th century.

 

 

 

 

 

A silverclad Sewar from Sumatra, 19th century.

 

A silverclad Sewar from Sumatra, 19th century.

 

A silverclad Sewar from Sumatra, 19th century.

 

A silverclad Sewar from Sumatra, 19th century.

 

 

 

A silverclad Sewar from Sumatra, 19th century.

 

A silverclad Sewar from Sumatra, 19th century.

 

A silverclad Sewar from Sumatra, 19th century.

Copyright by Peter Andeweg – 2020

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