All 20th century, the first a Buginese kris from Indonesian island of Sulawesi (LOA 15.75 in.) (Aged surfaces to wooden and decorative elements, the blade remaining bright); the second an Indonesian short sword with a bone handle and conforming scabbard tip (LOA 22.5 in.) (Scabbard tip loose as is two-piece wooden scabbard); the third a supplementary knife to accompany a kris (LOA 10 in.) (No apparent condition concerns); the fourth a South Asian side knife with engraved blade and aluminum guard (LOA 12.25 in.) (Light age toning); the fifth a Near Eastern knife with an alloy grip and conforming sheath (LOA 12.25 in.) (Very tight fit for the two pieces).

From the M. H. W. Collection, Chapel Hill, NC

$100 - 300