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Total: 53 cm / 20.9 inches Blade & hilt: 47 cm / 18.5 inches Scabbard / casing: 44 cm / 17.3 inches The entire keriss scabbard and hilt are made of wood. In bygone days a skilled maker was much respected and every Raja maintained a master craftsman, known as empu or pandai besi, at his court. This is a real weapon, not a toy for children to play with.
Regional & Ethnic Antiques
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