"Belt Knife - Indonesia"
Very elegant belt knife from Celebes Island (Sulawesi in Indonesian). The blade is made of steel, the ferrule is made of red copper. Note the horn handle decorated with scrolls and ending with a head. Finely engraved. The wooden scabbard is made of two parts in dark wood, held together by braided rattan rings (missing). REGION: Indonesia - Celebes Island (Sulawesi) MATERIAL: Wood, Rattan, Steel, Horn, Copper PERIOD: Late 19th century DIMENSIONS: Overall: 34cm - Blade: 23.5cm - Scabbard: 25cm