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Badek Bugis Sulawesi Batu Lapak Dwi Warna 0220
Badek Bugis Sulawesi Batu Lapak Dwi Warna 0220 � A very
good and rare example of a side weapon called the badek from the southern
Sulawesi regions of Bugis. Handle is made of kemuning woods, with the
well carved top sheath made of kemuning woods and an angsena
bottom stem having plain silver band attachments.
Very sturdy blade with a single sharp edge and a pointy tip is typical of badek
of Bugis in origin.
Pamor patterns are rare and at the base a swirl like formation is seen arranged
in the miring technique and is called pamor batu lapak. Above it,
and arranged in the other mlumah technique, are contouring lines called
pamor wos utah or scattered rice pamor.
The pamor batu lapak is said to protect the owner in times of chaos,
while the pamor wos utah is said to enhance the owner�s material well
being.
The presence of two different pamor patterns is also called dwi warna
or bi coloured.
Condition: Very good condition.
Age: Krises and other edge weapons from the region are traditionally made without any date stampings or engravings of the makers' name. Although a kris smith or "empu" has his own styles configured together with the dapor and especially the ganjar (cross piece). Obvious age wear and tear, usage, familiarity with forms, motifs and designs, origin and history, mediums and materials used are our guidelines in determining an approximate age. This particular piece, from our experience and knowledge, should go back to mid to late 19th century.
Length of blade: 8.5". Overall length: 11.2".
Our terms:
Buyer will pre-pay, plus shipping and insurance (optional), which will be calculated upon receipt of address.
We accept American Express credit card mail orders and International checks in Singapore dollars, or bank or wire transfers. Please allow a few days for clearance. Items are dispatched only after payments are cleared.
We also accept PayPal, Western Union and other forms of payment maybe accepted, but has to be clarified first.
Shipment by air courier. Shipments by reliably known Federal Express. Depending on destination, please allow a maximum of 5 working days for safe delivery time. Other cheaper forms of delivery are available through Speedpost, an arm of the postal service here. Do not hesitate to e-mail for details.
To the U.S.A, present rates are at US$33.00 per kilogram by FedEx (3 days) and Speedpost are at US$24.00 per kilogram (10 days). Other destinations please do inquire.
Our Pledge:
We are confident that you will be satisfied with this item and we guarantee it to be materially as presented. However, if the item does meet your expectations, it may be returned within 7 days of receipt for a complete refund of the purchased price, less the shipping cost, provided the item is returned in its original condition.
We advise interested buyers to please feel free without any obligations, to ask for more information or pictures of the items interested. We are also open to any comments on our item's descriptions.
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