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This is a 19th Century piso podang sword with a very interesting blade that almost seems to be a marriage of a dha blade shape and mandau style fullering. The fullers are very crisp. There is stylized floral motif cartouche towards the forte embraced by the tapering fullers. The motif almost reminds me of paisley.
I've never seen one remotely similar, blade-wise, and would love to see other examples of this style if forum members would be willing to share pics. |
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Interesting mix of styles (as usual when you show swords).
Based on the hilt I think this isnīt a Batak PP but a NW Borneo Pedang. The "paisley-motif" on the blade also look like the NW Borneo coast. Michael |
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Thanks Michael....good to hear from you!
I was thinking Borneo too...but because of the blade, especially the fullering. Maybe you could do a post on comparative hilt styles and origins?? |
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What a beautiful sword!
I just received this link from a friend of mine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyMNw...eature=related FREEZE it at 30 seconds. Maurice |
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Thanks Maurice!
That is a very interesting video.....I only wish that piso podang would have found its way out of the scabbard!!! Thanks for sharing that. |
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Very nice and outstanding sword!
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More photos pulled off the net.
Oops - Just realised one is already posted. Roy |
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About the images that Roy posted:
Notice the great decoration piece on the dancing dajak on his mandau belt. Great piece of anggang gading (hornbill ivory) and beads.... Thank you for this image Roy! |
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who is carrying some skulls also carries this type of sword. im sorry the picture is damaged so i couldnt upload it.
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This one ?
Roy |
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yes, thats it, thanks!
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this is a real picture postcard. the two guys o the outsides are carrying the same type of swords. they are from the palembang region. am i making it a litlle bit more complex??
greets ron |
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