
This auction has ended. View lot details
You may also be interested in


Lot 3230
A Nias balato19th century -Select US Arms Type-
10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$994.50 inc. premium
Looking for a similar item?
Our Arms and Armour specialists can help you find a similar item at an auction or via a private sale.
Find your local specialistAsk about this lot


Client Services (New York)

Client Services (San Francisco)
A Nias balato
19th century
19th century
Slightly downcurving 21 inch blade flaring to the sheep's foot point, the spine stepped just above. Barrel-shaped brass ferrule. Wooden hilt, the grip carved with toothed panels, the large pommel finely carved as a long-tongued monkey astride a monster's head, it's gaping jaws with protruding tusks. With original two-piece wooden scabbard bound with brass spine and eleven brass bands, the throat with conical projection to one side.
Condition: Blade with dark patina showing some light pitting. Hilt fine. Scabbard with minor marks and missing two brass bands.
See Illustration
Condition: Blade with dark patina showing some light pitting. Hilt fine. Scabbard with minor marks and missing two brass bands.
See Illustration




