Rare Borneo Sword - Parang Bedak

[Maurice]

And here the one that was donated by Prehn Wiesse to Bronbeek in 1866.
This one I was priviliged to see two seperate times, and also was able to take photographs.

[asomotif]

Originally Posted by Maurice

And here the one that was donated by Prehn Wiesse to Bronbeek in 1866.
This one I was priviliged to see two seperate times, and also was able to take photographs.

Wow, Maurice,
That is a nice one at Bronbeek.
I don't remember seeing that one in the depot.

+ congrats Michael.

I did not know the name and origin of this parang, and was not aware how rare it was when I saw it the first time.
Now I know, I will just have to wait for a second one to come for sale
( I am still young and hope to continue collecting for 20 or 30 years )

Best regards,
Willem

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by asomotif

That is a nice one at Bronbeek.

Yes Willem it is a very nice one the Bronbeek one.
But to be honest, my preference is going to the flower motif at Michael's scabbardtip instead of the "overdone" carvings on the Bronbeek one.
Yes I know, I know..... I've a weird taste... ;-)

Originally Posted by asomotif

I don't remember seeing that one in the depot.

The images above, I took the second time I saw it.
The first time we could have a glance on it also, and amongst a few you were there too. We did make some images than also..
Maybe the attached images will refresh your mind a bit?
You can see our overshoes on one of them we had to carry.. :-)

[asomotif]

Originally Posted by Maurice

The first time we could have a glance on it also, and amongst a few you were there too. We did make some images than also..
Maybe the attached images will refresh your mind a bit?
You can see our overshoes on one of them we had to carry.. :-)

Just laying there in the depot.
Can you imagine how it would be if they would place all their top weapons on display ?
Rtanks for sharing the pictures !