Parang Nyabor

Ian · 1st August 2007, 10:31 PM

Truly an excellent sword Michael. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

In the picture of the end of the blade, towads the tip, there are some fading incised designs that remind me of some of the more recent barung coming from N. Borneo -- notably the two parallel lines and the zigzag pattern of lines below. Any thoughts?

Ian.

VVV · 1st August 2007, 10:44 PM

Thanks Ian,

The zigzag pattern looks like the generic tumpal motif.
In this case maybe it represents male and female reproduction organs (to scare away evil spirits who are afraid of those according to most Dayak beliefs)?
Or maybe I should stop reading Freud?

Another alternative is that maybe it means that it was meant for me (VVV)?

Michael

1st August 2007, 10:31 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Lovely sword ... Truly an excellent sword Michael. Thanks for sharing the pictures. In the picture of the end of the blade, towads the tip, there are some fading incised designs that remind me of some of the more recent barung coming from N. Borneo -- notably the two parallel lines and the zigzag pattern of lines below. Any thoughts? Ian.

1st August 2007, 10:44 PM	#2
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks Ian, The zigzag pattern looks like the generic tumpal motif. In this case maybe it represents male and female reproduction organs (to scare away evil spirits who are afraid of those according to most Dayak beliefs)? Or maybe I should stop reading Freud? Another alternative is that maybe it means that it was meant for me (VVV)? Michael Last edited by VVV; 1st August 2007 at 11:19 PM. Reason: added last alternative