Klewang Ladeng Sword, Sumatra

Klewang variant sometimes called a ladeng, reportedly of a type carried by the Ache people of Sumatra. Overall length is ~25-1/2". Heavy up-swept blade is 20" in length and is ~1/2" wide at the junction of the hilt where it becomes triangular in cross-section. Dark horn handle.

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