Dayak Parang Swords?

CollectingNewbie · 2nd December 2006, 07:22 AM

I usualy buy indo persian arms but these caught my eye and I just couldnt pass them up I just picked these three up off ebay, Ill post better pics once they arrive, can anyone tell me anything about them, or anything about the history behind these head hunter swords.

CollectingNewbie · 2nd December 2006, 07:24 AM

heres the last few pics

Henk · 2nd December 2006, 10:36 AM

I'm afraid you'd better leave these three where they were. They look rather new and are probably made for the tourists. The blades look a bit thin and flat to me not the usual forged mandau blades with a concave convex form like the middle one.

But let's wait what the experts will tell us.

Rick · 2nd December 2006, 04:14 PM

Hi CollectingNewbie,
Since you have picked your forum name; I will take it at face value .

This forum has an invaluable archive of information on almost every ethno weapon; it is all available to you through the search function.

The next time you see an item you're interested in bidding on try doing a search here for further information before you bid. Also I would strongly suggest that most often the nicest pieces come from dealers who will guarantee their item's authenticity.

CollectingNewbie · 2nd December 2006, 06:23 PM

Thanks guys, sadly yes I am a newbie so Im still learning but Im still very young so its alright. The seller of these swords said that they were real authentic peices and not tourist peices, so once they get here if they are not what they were said to be then I will have a problem, so ay information before hand would greatly help, I know the pictures are bad but best guesses from the experts wont be taken lightly. Thanks again

Rick · 2nd December 2006, 07:03 PM

This one might suggest that you do your homework before you buy.

2nd December 2006, 07:22 AM	#1
CollectingNewbie Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 160	Dayak Parang Swords? I usualy buy indo persian arms but these caught my eye and I just couldnt pass them up I just picked these three up off ebay, Ill post better pics once they arrive, can anyone tell me anything about them, or anything about the history behind these head hunter swords. Attached Images

2nd December 2006, 07:24 AM	#2
CollectingNewbie Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 160	heres the last few pics Attached Images

2nd December 2006, 10:36 AM	#3
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	I'm afraid you'd better leave these three where they were. They look rather new and are probably made for the tourists. The blades look a bit thin and flat to me not the usual forged mandau blades with a concave convex form like the middle one. But let's wait what the experts will tell us.

2nd December 2006, 04:14 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Hi CollectingNewbie, Since you have picked your forum name; I will take it at face value . This forum has an invaluable archive of information on almost every ethno weapon; it is all available to you through the search function. The next time you see an item you're interested in bidding on try doing a search here for further information before you bid. Also I would strongly suggest that most often the nicest pieces come from dealers who will guarantee their item's authenticity.

2nd December 2006, 06:23 PM	#5
CollectingNewbie Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 160	Thanks guys, sadly yes I am a newbie so Im still learning but Im still very young so its alright. The seller of these swords said that they were real authentic peices and not tourist peices, so once they get here if they are not what they were said to be then I will have a problem, so ay information before hand would greatly help, I know the pictures are bad but best guesses from the experts wont be taken lightly. Thanks again

2nd December 2006, 07:03 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	This one might suggest that you do your homework before you buy.