Javanese(???) Parang

CharlesS · 21st June 2020, 07:32 PM

I believe this attractive parang is from Java, perhaps Sumatra, and it shows some European influence. It may have even been made for a European.

Input welcomed.

Dimensions:
Overall length: 24in.
Blade length: 18in.
Blade's widest point: 1.5in.

Sajen · 23rd June 2020, 09:23 PM

Hello Charles,

Since no one want to comment I will give it a try. Yes it look Javanese to my eyes but I am unsure.

Would be nice to know what Alan think about it!

Regards,
Detlef

A. G. Maisey · 24th June 2020, 12:54 AM

Alan thinks its Jawa.

Very common Jawa blade style, very superior dress. Its a nice thing.

21st June 2020, 07:32 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Javanese(???) Parang I believe this attractive parang is from Java, perhaps Sumatra, and it shows some European influence. It may have even been made for a European. Input welcomed. Dimensions: Overall length: 24in. Blade length: 18in. Blade's widest point: 1.5in. Attached Images

23rd June 2020, 09:23 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	Hello Charles, Since no one want to comment I will give it a try. Yes it look Javanese to my eyes but I am unsure. Would be nice to know what Alan think about it! Regards, Detlef

24th June 2020, 12:54 AM	#3
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,876	Alan thinks its Jawa. Very common Jawa blade style, very superior dress. Its a nice thing.