Sulawesi or Timorese Parang

steves87 · 17th September 2018, 07:06 AM

Hello,

I acquired this sword in the bottom of a box I got at a deceased estate auction a few years ago. I have only ever seen one other like it (picture on google) through a Facebook post.

Has anyone else seen, or have similar examples that they may be able to post pictures of? I am trying to figure out exactly what condition this is in (good/bad/average) and how rare it may be, especially regarding its condition.
I am not interested in value, but I am interested in learning more about it and seeing other examples.

thank you
Steve

Sajen · 18th September 2018, 07:30 PM

Hello Steve,

have a look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13631

Curious to see pictures from your sword!

Regards,
Detlef

steves87 · 20th September 2018, 07:07 AM

apologies! they must have been too large before, I will try again

Sajen · 23rd September 2018, 12:19 PM

It is from Timor but not very old, mid to end of the 20th century would be my guess.

Regards,
Detlef

steves87 · 24th September 2018, 12:43 PM

Thank you! Do you think that maybe it is some sort of tourist souvenir?

Sajen · 24th September 2018, 06:26 PM

Hello Steve,
I doubt, I think that it could be a ceremonial sword for dances. On the lower Sunda Islands isn't much tourism.
Would need to see better pictures. How thick is the blade near the handle?
Regards,
Detlef

steves87 · 27th September 2018, 06:22 AM

Thanks Sajen, I have not got the sword in front of me but the blade thickness at the handle is approximately 2.5 to 3mm thick. it is not very thick, I know, so I can see that it would be a very good possibility as a ceremonial sword. I can try take more pictures if you like.

17th September 2018, 07:06 AM	#1
steves87 Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 4	Sulawesi or Timorese Parang Hello, I acquired this sword in the bottom of a box I got at a deceased estate auction a few years ago. I have only ever seen one other like it (picture on google) through a Facebook post. Has anyone else seen, or have similar examples that they may be able to post pictures of? I am trying to figure out exactly what condition this is in (good/bad/average) and how rare it may be, especially regarding its condition. I am not interested in value, but I am interested in learning more about it and seeing other examples. thank you Steve

20th September 2018, 07:07 AM	#3
steves87 Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 4	apologies! they must have been too large before, I will try again Attached Images

18th September 2018, 07:30 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,779	Hello Steve, have a look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13631 Curious to see pictures from your sword! Regards, Detlef

23rd September 2018, 12:19 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,779	It is from Timor but not very old, mid to end of the 20th century would be my guess. Regards, Detlef

24th September 2018, 12:43 PM	#5
steves87 Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 4	Thank you! Do you think that maybe it is some sort of tourist souvenir?

24th September 2018, 06:26 PM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,779	Hello Steve, I doubt, I think that it could be a ceremonial sword for dances. On the lower Sunda Islands isn't much tourism. Would need to see better pictures. How thick is the blade near the handle? Regards, Detlef

27th September 2018, 06:22 AM	#7
steves87 Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 4	Thanks Sajen, I have not got the sword in front of me but the blade thickness at the handle is approximately 2.5 to 3mm thick. it is not very thick, I know, so I can see that it would be a very good possibility as a ceremonial sword. I can try take more pictures if you like.