An Indonesian Sulawesi Keris Naga and two scabbards, 20th century
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An Indonesian Sulawesi Keris Naga and two scabbards, 20th century Flamed naga blade of somewhat pitted iron with gilded serpent figure and silang, the tang slightly bent. Comes with a bird-shaped wooden handle and a stepped brass mendak, two wooden scabbards (one with a chipped bone place and cracked wrangka) and a silver pendok embossed with bird motifs (mouth and place each with chipping). Blade length 35 cm. Condition: II

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An Indonesian Sulawesi Keris Naga and two scabbards, 20th century Flamed naga blade of somewhat pitted iron with gilded serpent figure and silang, the tang slightly bent. Comes with a bird-shaped wooden handle and a stepped brass mendak, two wooden scabbards (one with a chipped bone place and cracked wrangka) and a silver pendok embossed with bird motifs (mouth and place each with chipping). Blade length 35 cm. Condition: II

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