Borneo sword with heavy blade

[Royston]

Thanks everyone

Obvious, isn't it ?

I really must pay more attention to Banks' article in future.

Regards
Roy

[Royston]

Maurice

What do you think is the significance of the pentagram ?

Regards
Roy

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by Royston

Maurice

What do you think is the significance of the pentagram ?

Regards
Roy

Don't know Roy. I might put it in a seperate thread, as I don't want to "contaminate" your thread. Maybe others here on the forum can tell us more about the significations of the carvings at the back of the hilt.
I posted the photos because it would look nice to compare with your very nice parang Negara, as they both come from the same area. You can see both have those similar pierced holes and floral motifs (on the hilt as well as the scabbard).

Rg,
Maurice

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by Royston

Thanks everyone

Obvious, isn't it ?

I really must pay more attention to Banks' article in future.

Regards
Roy

I think you didn't find the answer in Bank's article.
Bank's article is about Sarawak blades. And yours is from South Borneo.

Rg,
Maurice