Rare Early Alamang Sword from South Sulawesi

The Allamang sword is a Battle sword of the Bugis and Makassarese people in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is a scarce sword and sought after by collectors. Characterized by the long straight blade, sometimes of Pamor structure and flat large triangular or square shaped horn or wood handle.

The heavy straight blade of the Alamang shown below is forged from fine pamor steel with ridged spine. The handle with the trapezoidal shaped forked pommel is carved from dark wood and silver collar. Original highly polished wood scabbard bound with silver locket and chape.

Blade 22 inches (56cm). Total length 29 inches (74cm). Very good condition. A fine rare 19 C. sword.