Anyone seen a parang ihlang in this dress before?

Oliver Pinchot · 3rd May 2017, 03:58 AM

It is mounted entirely in antler, carved in aso motifs. The blade looks to be handforged and intended for cutting. Doesn't appear to be very old. Can anyone pinpoint the work or date it?

kai · 3rd May 2017, 03:41 PM

Hello Oliver,

Mandau with these flamboyant fittings are not meant for use but rather are offered to those who travel for pleasure (and possibly used in touristic dancing events). There are some earlier examples which were gifts to colonial dignitaries.

This example looks post-WW2 to me. There is a chance that the blade may be a worn older one (better pics needed of both sides) - not holding my breath though...

Regards,
Kai

Dajak · 5th May 2017, 09:53 PM

Yes you see it on tourist and gift mandau s

Dajak

3rd May 2017, 03:58 AM	#1
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 457	Anyone seen a parang ihlang in this dress before? It is mounted entirely in antler, carved in aso motifs. The blade looks to be handforged and intended for cutting. Doesn't appear to be very old. Can anyone pinpoint the work or date it? Attached Images

3rd May 2017, 03:41 PM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Hello Oliver, Mandau with these flamboyant fittings are not meant for use but rather are offered to those who travel for pleasure (and possibly used in touristic dancing events). There are some earlier examples which were gifts to colonial dignitaries. This example looks post-WW2 to me. There is a chance that the blade may be a worn older one (better pics needed of both sides) - not holding my breath though... Regards, Kai

5th May 2017, 09:53 PM	#3
Dajak Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 951	Yes you see it on tourist and gift mandau s Dajak