Description
Badik Badek dagger of Batak Indonesia.
Scabbard & hilt made traditionally from real latex(not wood) of the rubber tree. No more than 20 years old, damage free.
Sometimes referred to as a butterfly knife due to its shape, but not to be confused with the Chinese or Filipino butterfly knives.
To carry a badik, one has to insert it in a waist-band. The badik, said to be the most popular dagger among Malays, originally originated from Sumatra and Jawa, but has been falling out of use in recent times.
Total: 41 cm / 16.1 inches
Blade: 25 cm / 9.8 inches
Weight: 0.4kg / 0.88 lb
After packing: 1 kg / 2.2 lb
I will ship via Registered Mail, 14 working days worldwide, insured.
Item is photoed from every possible angle for a buyers peace of mind.
shipping to worldwide $30
Tribal Art –
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