Description:

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, western Java, Sundanese people, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. An interesting example of a kujang, an ancient style of agricultural tool used by farmers that also doubled as an effective weapon. The forged-iron weapon has a crescent-form blade, a large shoulder projection, and a curved body terminating in a narrow tip studded with a brass rivet; the entirety of the periphery exhibits a sharpened edge. The blade tang is inserted into a tubular wooden handle boasting fine graining, and the form-fitting wooden sheath is carved from similarly attractive wood. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size: 4.875" W x 13.5" H (12.4 cm x 34.3 cm); length of blade: 8.2" L (20.8 cm).

Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection

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#137954

  • Condition: Sheath repaired from two halves and handle reattached to tang. Small chips along blade edge and minor abrasions to blade and sheath. Light earthen deposits and nice patina throughout.

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