SEWAR SEW02

Sumatra, Palembang

overall 35.5 cm, blade 26.5 cm, hilt 7.5 cm, weight 194gr -1197E118-

Hilt Buffalo horn hilt
Blade Single edge pattern welded blade with a slight groove on the first third of the back.
Sheath 3 pieces wooden sheath with horn fittings at both ends
Miniature Sewar were popular with woman because their size enabled them to be easily concealed about the body or in the hair.
 

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