A superb old saber with a finely engraved hilt depicting a kneeling figure in the finest style, topped by a large headdress which serves as a pommel for the hilt carved in buffalo horn. The original quiver is also adorned with fine engraved decoration and colored with original pigments, a magnificent specimen. Batak, Sumatra 19th century Wood, horn, iron, copper alloy, rattan, pigments, handle and blade dismantled, small accident to the figure's headdress, superb patina from use. H. 63 cm (handle 11.5 cm) Provenance : Evrard de Rouvre Collection, Paris, ca. 1970 Transmitted by descent