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I was able to pick up this nice, elegant, pakayun this past weekend.
I have several questions about it. 1. Are the (lime?) motifs on the scabbard talismanic or decoration only? 2. Isn't floral engraving, as seen on the forte, somewhat unusual on a pakayun? 3. Is there any significance to the chiselled "X"s found near the forte (in a floral motif) and tip of the spine? There is also what appears to be a version of 'the endless knot' at the forte. 4. Do the aligned triangles(note the groupings of 3, 4, and 6 triangles) at the mouth of the scabbard have a significance?....talismanic??? 5. Is European style fullering(though far from perfectly executed in this case) often seen on pakayuns? Thanks in advance for any answers and input!!! Last edited by CharlesS; 6th March 2013 at 05:55 PM. |
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Nice find Charles!
Why don't you bring it to Baltimore so we can discuss it together? Unlike for Dayak and Malay motifs it's hard to find anything on Murut talismanic beliefs on swords. Michael |
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Thanks Michael....can do!
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Can't be from help but have to say that it's a beauty!
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Wow !
![]() Very nice example, Grooved blade, I think this is the most elaborate blade I have seen on a pakayun. laminated, grooved, decoration on the sides and spine. stunning piece. congrats. |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Na, recently made piece of junk. Throw it in the dumpster (then I'll go dumpster diving
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