Parang latok w/stag horn hilt

[kai]

Hello Ben,

Thanks for chiming in!

Angled, largest width <5cm Latok Malay, Melanau
Angled, largest width >5cm Buko Land-Dayak

I'm always a bit hesitant with rules of thumb since I'd expect that there may be some overlap at most thresholds...

Ian's example is quite slender and 41 mm might be safe enough to accept this as a Melanau piece though? The brass ferrule seems in line with Melanau craftsmanship, doesn't it? However, the very simple bone pommel strikes me as unusual since Melanau pieces seem to have neatly carved pommels.

Blade thickness seems moderate, too. Any idea?

Regards,
Kai