Pakayun

VVV · 21st January 2013, 09:25 PM

Nice find!

The only problem is that Murut weapons seem to be very addictive.
I have seen one earlier with hair attached like yours but I can't find where I put the reference pictures.
Unfortunately I never examined it in person. However, if you are positive it is original then it probably is
(even if it is very rare for them to have the hair attached on the hilt).

Michael

Maurice · 22nd January 2013, 07:52 AM

Nice pakayun Thor! Congratulations!

I've also have seen one very recently with hair attached to the handle like this as far as I can recall.
But I do know that sometimes one or both "pegs" are broken off.
My feeling is that it had pegs once though. But it could be a native "restoration" and they put hair into it when they broke off because one or another reason...?

Concerning the scabbards: Most of the scabbards are broken, mostly at the tip where a pieces broke off. I think this was a very weak point in the scabbard as theres a curve upwards into the wood, and together with the grain of the wood it probably broke off with the least bumping...
Do you have pictures of the scabbard?

Nice sword and ratan in perfect condition!!!

Best,
Maurice

21st January 2013, 09:25 PM	#1
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Nice find! The only problem is that Murut weapons seem to be very addictive. I have seen one earlier with hair attached like yours but I can't find where I put the reference pictures. Unfortunately I never examined it in person. However, if you are positive it is original then it probably is (even if it is very rare for them to have the hair attached on the hilt). Michael

22nd January 2013, 07:52 AM	#2
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,453	Nice pakayun Thor! Congratulations! I've also have seen one very recently with hair attached to the handle like this as far as I can recall. But I do know that sometimes one or both "pegs" are broken off. My feeling is that it had pegs once though. But it could be a native "restoration" and they put hair into it when they broke off because one or another reason...? Concerning the scabbards: Most of the scabbards are broken, mostly at the tip where a pieces broke off. I think this was a very weak point in the scabbard as theres a curve upwards into the wood, and together with the grain of the wood it probably broke off with the least bumping... Do you have pictures of the scabbard? Nice sword and ratan in perfect condition!!! Best, Maurice