My Parang Ilang ( Tungul ) collection

AganBalang · 7th December 2006, 12:43 PM

Hi there, My name is Agan and Im a Kelabit ( one of those exotic jungle tribes from the highlands of borneo ) living in Kuching, Malaysia. Recently I stumbled upon this site while looking up Parang Ilangs and I was quite suprised to see how many people abroad not only have blades like these but also know so much about them! Some of the blades ive seen here can match those in our state museum! Anyways i'd like to share my collection of parang Ilangs, or 'Tungul's , as they are known in kelabit, with you guys. Most of em are more for our traditional ceremonies and dances but i also have some which make more practical cutting tools. Hope to get some feedback from all you buffs on them.

7th December 2006, 12:43 PM	#1
AganBalang Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	My Parang Ilang ( Tungul ) collection Hi there, My name is Agan and Im a Kelabit ( one of those exotic jungle tribes from the highlands of borneo ) living in Kuching, Malaysia. Recently I stumbled upon this site while looking up Parang Ilangs and I was quite suprised to see how many people abroad not only have blades like these but also know so much about them! Some of the blades ive seen here can match those in our state museum! Anyways i'd like to share my collection of parang Ilangs, or 'Tungul's , as they are known in kelabit, with you guys. Most of em are more for our traditional ceremonies and dances but i also have some which make more practical cutting tools. Hope to get some feedback from all you buffs on them. Attached Images