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27th August 2007, 08:54 PM
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Klewang from Banjar (South-Borneo) for comments!
Hi all,
I wonder if anyone has a similar klewang in his posession, and maybe drop some pictures here on this forum to discus this kind of sword. I know very little about it, only it originates from Banjar (near Banjarmassin). It probably dates between 1830-1850. Unfortunately I have one without a sheath.  BUT I LIKE IT!Maurice Last edited by Javagolok; 27th August 2007 at 09:57 PM. |
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27th August 2007, 10:15 PM
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I like it too!
The hilt is resembling the second parang on this thread http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4314 Michael |
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28th August 2007, 05:46 PM
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Hi Michael, You are right. In some way I missed that thread. I found also similar pics of these parang in the database of the National Museum of Ethnology In Leiden. Last edited by Javagolok; 28th August 2007 at 08:26 PM. |
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28th August 2007, 06:46 PM
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Hello Maurice,
Yes, that's some of the related swords. But I wouldn't dare to publish those pictures here based on the copyright. Michael |
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28th August 2007, 08:27 PM
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30th August 2007, 05:48 PM
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Klewang? Mandau?
I thought I knew what this was until I read these notes!
The larger blade 21", overall in scabbard 30". Bone pommel carved as a ? mythic animal with hair tufts. Scabbard bound with rattan. A second rough scabbard is attached by rattan toggles, containing a 3" blade on a 12" haft. this scabbard has traces of hair and a wisp at the end. Opinions welcome |
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30th August 2007, 11:57 PM
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I suggest you put some pictures on the forum. Maurice |
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31st August 2007, 12:28 AM
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Hello Kate,
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That would warrant a seperate thread. Try attaching the pics just before posting the message - some editing steps can result in already uploaded pics going missing...  Regards, Kai |
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19th September 2007, 08:42 AM
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pics from Schwaner
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here the plate from Schwaner as drawn around 1843 , however its not a photo you can recognize the swordhilt type possibly as similar as your piece. |
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19th September 2007, 09:54 AM
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Thank you very much for the plates. Maurice |
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19th September 2007, 05:19 PM
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Nice avatar
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19th September 2007, 07:36 PM
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 Absolutely Ben
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