Saber Called Piso Gaja Dompak - Batak Culture, Sumatra - First Half Of The 20th Century
SABRE called Piso Gaja Dompak
Batak culture, Sumatra
First half of the 20th century
Brass, steel
Total length: 59 ; Blade length: 46.5 cm
Sabre with single-edged steel blade.
Bolster engraved with geometric motifs.
Brass handle depicting a seated figure in the round, hands clasped, head slightly tilted towards the sky.
This sword is not used for combat, but is a prestigious traditional object handed down from generation to generation.
The term Piso Gaja Dompak has a special meaning: piso means knife, gaja refers to the elephant and dompak to the idea of a talisman. This sword is said to be a blade combining the shape of an elephant's tusk with supernatural powers.
Ref : 3912
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Batak culture, Sumatra
First half of the 20th century
Brass, steel
Total length: 59 ; Blade length: 46.5 cm
Sabre with single-edged steel blade.
Bolster engraved with geometric motifs.
Brass handle depicting a seated figure in the round, hands clasped, head slightly tilted towards the sky.
This sword is not used for combat, but is a prestigious traditional object handed down from generation to generation.
The term Piso Gaja Dompak has a special meaning: piso means knife, gaja refers to the elephant and dompak to the idea of a talisman. This sword is said to be a blade combining the shape of an elephant's tusk with supernatural powers.
Ref : 3912
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
1 800 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Brass
Reference (ID): 1191216
Availability: In stock
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