Parang, probably from South Borneo

VVV · 24th March 2007, 03:46 PM

Here is an unusual parang that I first suspected was the variation of the Sumba Kabeala that also could be found on Sulawesi.
But after discussing the motifs and style of it with Arjan we think that it probably is from the Banjarmasin area.
Any other feedback on this undocumented parang?

Michael

RhysMichael · 24th March 2007, 05:12 PM

A very nice piece. I have been told these hilts are stylized parrots heads do you know if this is true ?

VVV · 24th March 2007, 05:34 PM

Thanks,

I have heard so too. But regarding the Sumatran versions.

Michael

Dajak · 24th March 2007, 07:20 PM

Hi this is from South borneo area not from the dajaks

Ben

VVV · 25th March 2007, 12:26 AM

Hi Ben,

Yes, it's a Malay sword.

Michael

VVV · 24th August 2007, 12:30 AM

Here is another one that I believe come from the same place.
According to the article by Schmeltz from 1892 (the article that Flavio made available to us all - thanks!!!) those parang originates from SE Kalimantan in the old state of Pegatan.
He lists a resembling one (7a and b) as a Parang Kerekupang (whatever that means?).
Another name for a resembling SE Borneo parang is (Pisau) Kamudi Singkir (= Diagonally steer knife??? ).
See also Leiden 761-22, 781-85 and 761-27 as a reference.

Michael

24th March 2007, 03:46 PM	#1
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Parang, probably from South Borneo Here is an unusual parang that I first suspected was the variation of the Sumba Kabeala that also could be found on Sulawesi. But after discussing the motifs and style of it with Arjan we think that it probably is from the Banjarmasin area. Any other feedback on this undocumented parang? Michael Attached Images

24th August 2007, 12:30 AM	#6
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Here is another one that I believe come from the same place. According to the article by Schmeltz from 1892 (the article that Flavio made available to us all - thanks!!!) those parang originates from SE Kalimantan in the old state of Pegatan. He lists a resembling one (7a and b) as a Parang Kerekupang (whatever that means?). Another name for a resembling SE Borneo parang is (Pisau) Kamudi Singkir (= Diagonally steer knife??? ). See also Leiden 761-22, 781-85 and 761-27 as a reference. Michael Attached Images

24th March 2007, 05:12 PM	#2
RhysMichael Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 520	A very nice piece. I have been told these hilts are stylized parrots heads do you know if this is true ?

24th March 2007, 05:34 PM	#3
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks, I have heard so too. But regarding the Sumatran versions. Michael

24th March 2007, 07:20 PM	#4
Dajak Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 951	Hi this is from South borneo area not from the dajaks Ben

25th March 2007, 12:26 AM	#5
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Hi Ben, Yes, it's a Malay sword. Michael