Antique Javanese Kudi Tranchang Knife Original " a carved artist signature

" a carved artist signature

This carving was purchased at a Wassamasaw Tribe celebration in the 1970s

The piece is dated to the 1940s

Likely made during the early 1900s for the burgeoning "Grand Tour Era" tourist trade

his bow poised to loose an arrow upon his prey

Antique Javanese Kudi Tranchang Knife Original " a carved artist signatureTraveling Man Treasures is selling an antique Javanese ritual knife "Kudi Tranchang," from Indonesia. Blade is quite old & ornate and although intact, distinctly shows its age. The scabbard & hilt are certainly antique, but they are most likely not the original parts. Talismanic kudi tranchang such as this originate from Java, Indonesia (Javanese) and were often used in various offering ceremonies. These knives are often left inside structures like