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Old 12th July 2012, 05:13 PM   #1
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Hi gang!

I'm trying to figure this piece out. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 13th July 2012, 09:18 PM   #2
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Hi,
This is called a Parang Nabur? but there are much more knowledgeable Forumites on this subject than me. Hopefully this wee bump to the top will elicit a more complete and interesting response for you.
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Old 13th July 2012, 09:48 PM   #3
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Yes it is a parang nabur and is from Indonesia.
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Old 14th July 2012, 01:08 AM   #4
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Yep, made in the Negara/Banjar area (SE Borneo) and widely traded throughout the archipelago.

PN is an erraneous collector's name though - beladah belabang seems to be the actual local moniker.

BTW, the red paint is traditional - don't clean it off...

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