Square Line pattern Ilang

VVV · 11th December 2010, 04:52 PM

First time I saw this Parang was at a Danish auction house over 4 years ago.
I was in company with the late Karsten Sejr Jensen but none of us bid on it because a Danish Borneo collector friend of us wanted it and it as the only mandau at the auction. And there were several nice keris, kris and other goodies for us so...
But last month I managed to get it so here it is.
I think it's from NW Borneo but open for other suggestions?

Michael

PS Close up of the hilt at the Face Gallery.

11th December 2010, 04:52 PM	#1
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Square Line pattern Ilang First time I saw this Parang was at a Danish auction house over 4 years ago. I was in company with the late Karsten Sejr Jensen but none of us bid on it because a Danish Borneo collector friend of us wanted it and it as the only mandau at the auction. And there were several nice keris, kris and other goodies for us so... But last month I managed to get it so here it is. I think it's from NW Borneo but open for other suggestions? Michael PS Close up of the hilt at the Face Gallery. Attached Images