A Nias Sword
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Nias island, Indonesia
Iron, brass, steel, wood; total length 43cm, length/width of blade 29cm/2cm
The handle features a lasara (a mythical horned serpent) with bulging eyes and fangs visible from its gaping mouth. The blade is undecorated. The wooden sheath is almost completely covered by rings of metal wire. Attached to the sheath are three metal chains; on the end of two are metal bells.
This is known as a belato. When a sword displays the lasara motif with its fangs showing, it was likely that it was made for warrior who was a successful headhunter.
Iron, brass, steel, wood; total length 43cm, length/width of blade 29cm/2cm
The handle features a lasara (a mythical horned serpent) with bulging eyes and fangs visible from its gaping mouth. The blade is undecorated. The wooden sheath is almost completely covered by rings of metal wire. Attached to the sheath are three metal chains; on the end of two are metal bells.
This is known as a belato. When a sword displays the lasara motif with its fangs showing, it was likely that it was made for warrior who was a successful headhunter.
Condition
Stabilised. Generally in good condition.
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A Nias Sword
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