Badek Bugis Kawali Dwi Warna 1125

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badek bugis kawali dwi warna
badek bugis kawali dwi warna

Original price was: SGD $370.00.Current price is: SGD $300.00.

A very good example of a small knife or badek from the southern Sulawesi region of Bugis. Handle in the pistol grip for and is made from hard kemuning woods with a horn base ferrule at the base. The top sheath is also made from kemuning woods with an angsana bottom stem.

Very sturdy single sharp edge blade with a rather pointy tip, has an overall shape called badek kawali.

Pamor patterns are arranged in the miring technique with the base having g a semi circular formations called batu lapak or saddle stone, and above it are patterns of the adeg or standing variations.
The pamor batu lapak is said to protect the owner in times of chaos, while the pamor adeg is said to protect from natural mishaps.
With two different pamor arrangements sit is also called dwi warna or bi colored.

Length of blade: 6.75"
Overall length: 11"
Condition: Very good condition.
Age: Krises 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 the late 19th century.

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All prices are in Singapore dollars

Our Terms:

Buyer will pre-pay, plus shipping and insurance (optional), which will be calculated upon receipt of address.
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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$95.00 per kilogram by FedEx (3 days) and Speedpost are at US$64.00 per kilogram (10 days). Other destinations please do inquire.

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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.

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