Product Description

Dagger: Rencong

Material: Iron blade, gold ring on wooden hilt, silver on wooden scabbard
Style: Sumatra,  Indonesia
Size: Length 35 cm, Width 9 cm
Order Number: TATW13

A rencong is a dagger with a sharp blade and slightly convex back. The scabbard is made of wood. In cross-section it’s a flattened oval, following the blade’s shape. Its upper part broadens. It is two-piece and tied with silver bands.

The rencong is carried on the left hand side, inserted beteen the body and girdle.

Early 20th century

Examples are shown in Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago, Albert G. Van Zonneveld, C. Zwartenkot Art Books, 2001 at page 114.

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