Balato

19th Century Indonesian Balato Short Sword. 23 1/4" Overall. Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping information, and request any condition reports or photos prior to placing a bid. Any cond

The distinctive grip of wood, the pommel carved as a fanged monster surmounted by a monkey. With brass ferrule and long blade with acute tip. In its hardwood scabbard with scrolled opening, bound with

BALATO sword with a narrow single-edged iron blade. The cutting edge of the blade is very slightly curved. The hilt ring is made of alpaca grip displays a mythical beast characteristic for the art and

steel, brass, wood, paint, rattan, hilt in shape of the mythical being "lasara", two parts wooden scabbard, held together by strips of plaited rattan, traces of corrosion (blade) L: 70 cm, L: 27,6 inc

A very rare sword of the Nias islands near Sumatra, this sword is called a balato and is of the classic balato form but with a highly distinct and finely patinated cast bronze handle of stylized balat

A rare sword of the Nias islands near Sumatra, this sword is called a balato and isof the classic Balato form but with the distinctive carved hilt in the form of a dragonhead called alasara. The Balat

A rare sword of the Nias islands near Sumatra, this sword is called a balato and isof the classic balato form but with the distinctive carved hilt in the form of a dragonhead called alasara. The balat

A rare sword of the Nias islands near Sumatra, this sword is called a balato and is of the classic balato form but with the distinctive carved hilt in the form of a dragonhead called a lasara. The bal

A rare sword of the Nias islands near Sumatra, this sword is called a balato and is of the classic balato form but with the distinctive carved hilt in the form of a dragonhead called a lasara. This at

A rare sword of the Nias islands near Sumatra, this sword is called a balato and is of the classic balato form but with the distinctive carved hilt in the form of a dragonhead called a lasara. This re

A rare sword of the Nias islands near Sumatra, this sword is called a balato and is of the classic balato form but with the distinctive carved hilt in the form of a dragonhead called a lasara. This re

The distinctive grip a rare variant in dark horn, the pommel carved as a fanged monster surmounted by a monkey. With brass ferrule and long, well-wrought blade with acute tip. In its hardwood scabbard

dating: Late 19th Century provenance: Indonesia, Curved, iron, single-edged blade, cut on concave side and slightly hollowed tip. Brass ring-nut, wooden grip in one piece with big pommel, richly chise

Indonesia, Nias Islands. Good Balato sword with scabbard and belt. The handle in characteristic form wood carved with metal wrapped decoration and copper pins emulating an animal head. Engraved illegi

Indonesia, Sumatra, Nias Antique "Sikin Panjang" or Balato straight sword with a long single edge blade, straight back, and upward curved tip. The handle carved with a split to the pommel in the "Hulu

Large Balato sword with scabbard with carved features to handle. Scabbard loose, missing metal bands which hold it together, split and loss to wood handle, blade rusted and chipped. Size 23 1/2" L, bl

Antique Indonesian Soul-Catcher Basket for DAYAK Tribe Headhunter BALATO Sword. Approximate Diameter : 4 1/4". ~~~~~~ DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Close-Up Images by visiting our website -

Antique Indonesian Soul-Catcher Basket for DAYAK Tribe Headhunter BALATO Sword. Approximate Diameter : 3 1/4". ~~~~~~ DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Close-Up Images by visiting our website -

dating: early 20th Century provenance: Nias, Wide, straight, single-edged blade. Wooden grip, richly embossed with a stylized figure and wild boar teeth, brass ring-nut. Wooden scabbard with brass mou

dating: 19th Century provenance: Nias, Single-edged blade with hollow tip and tang. Wooden, embossed grip (small parts missing) with brass ring-nut. Wooden scabbard with mounts in brass bands, cap wit

dating: Late 19th Century provenance: Nias, Simple, flat, single-edged blade, slightly enlarged toward the foible, hollow at the tip. Wooden grip, finely carved in a 'plate' shape, a demoniac figure o

dating: 19th Century provenance: Nias, Single-edged blade with hollow tip and tang. Wooden grip, embossed, with brass ring-nut. Wooden scabbard with mounts in brass bands (small parts missing), cap wi

A very rare sword of the Nias islands near Sumatra, this sword is called a balato and in the classic form but with the distinctive carved hilt in the form of dog or dragonhead called a lasara. This re

dating: 19th Century provenance: Nias, Single-edged blade, with hollow tip and tang. Wooden grip, embossed, with brass ring-nut. Wooden scabbard with vegetable bands, cap with big, rattan basket (rago