Dayaks in Kayaks? Parang Nabour

Bill M · 20th March 2005, 11:40 PM

Of course they weren't in kayaks, but I like the sound. From Timonium also. 28" long in scabbard.

According to the seller, this is a pre-1900s parang nabour, sword of the Sea Dayak.

Any info appreciated.

Conogre · 21st March 2005, 08:03 PM

The term "sea Dayak" is still tossed around and often in several different contects with it often being used interchangably with the groups of Malay pirates that plagued, and still do, the region, being noted as among the three places on earth where piracy is practiced today on a large scale.
The parang nabur seems to be the "cutlas" version, with a shorter blade for use in relatively cramped confines on board ships.
That's a beautiful example, and I particularly noted the pattern in the blade, something that I've not seen a lot of.
Surprisingly, the kampilon was also a reputed weapon of the "sea dayaks", aside from its association with the Philippines.
Likewise, parang naburs are also commonly found comming from both areas to the best of my understanding.
Nice find!
Mike

Bill M · 22nd March 2005, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conogre

The term "sea Dayak" is still tossed around and often in several different contects with it often being used interchangably with the groups of Malay pirates that plagued, and still do, the region, being noted as among the three places on earth where piracy is practiced today on a large scale.
The parang nabur seems to be the "cutlas" version, with a shorter blade for use in relatively cramped confines on board ships.
That's a beautiful example, and I particularly noted the pattern in the blade, something that I've not seen a lot of.
Surprisingly, the kampilon was also a reputed weapon of the "sea dayaks", aside from its association with the Philippines.
Likewise, parang naburs are also commonly found comming from both areas to the best of my understanding.
Nice find!
Mike

Thanks Mike,

Here is the other one. Hope that you like it as well. Hadn't thought about posting it, there seemed little interest in the other one.

Rick · 22nd March 2005, 12:59 AM

Bill , those almost look like they both came out of the same shop !

Very nice , I think I like the non figural hilt better .

Here's my example , almost like a kilic :

CharlesS · 22nd March 2005, 01:16 AM

Nice Rick! This is one of my favorite styles of nabur. The blades on these are remarkably functional as well as crafted with considerable imagination in blade style. I like the "Sea Dyak" ones above as well, but this type is on a whole different level, though sometimes their scabbards are just as simple.

Rick · 22nd March 2005, 01:43 AM

Note the red painted ring right above the ferrule .
Dragon's blood I've been told .

I wonder if these are regional styles .

20th March 2005, 11:40 PM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Dayaks in Kayaks? Parang Nabour Of course they weren't in kayaks, but I like the sound. From Timonium also. 28" long in scabbard. According to the seller, this is a pre-1900s parang nabour, sword of the Sea Dayak. Any info appreciated. Attached Images

22nd March 2005, 12:59 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,288	Bill , those almost look like they both came out of the same shop ! Very nice , I think I like the non figural hilt better . Here's my example , almost like a kilic : Attached Images

21st March 2005, 08:03 PM	#2
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	The term "sea Dayak" is still tossed around and often in several different contects with it often being used interchangably with the groups of Malay pirates that plagued, and still do, the region, being noted as among the three places on earth where piracy is practiced today on a large scale. The parang nabur seems to be the "cutlas" version, with a shorter blade for use in relatively cramped confines on board ships. That's a beautiful example, and I particularly noted the pattern in the blade, something that I've not seen a lot of. Surprisingly, the kampilon was also a reputed weapon of the "sea dayaks", aside from its association with the Philippines. Likewise, parang naburs are also commonly found comming from both areas to the best of my understanding. Nice find! Mike

22nd March 2005, 01:16 AM	#5
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,855	Nice Rick! This is one of my favorite styles of nabur. The blades on these are remarkably functional as well as crafted with considerable imagination in blade style. I like the "Sea Dyak" ones above as well, but this type is on a whole different level, though sometimes their scabbards are just as simple.

22nd March 2005, 01:43 AM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,288	Note the red painted ring right above the ferrule . Dragon's blood I've been told . I wonder if these are regional styles .