MALAY PARANG, 19TH CENTURY

11” slightly curved wedge section blade. Horn hilt carved as a bird with inset copper eyes. The base with incised hatched bands. Horn mounted wood scabbard with matching bands at the throat. Carved horn throat mount and one piece horn scabbard tip. Expected aging and minor blemishes. Slight age shrinkage of the scabbard prevents full closure by about 1/8”.