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16th May 2013, 01:12 AM | #1 |
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Identifying Another Borneo Sword
I am hoping the "Borneo gang" can help me identify the type and origin of the Borneo parang. It is flat on both sides of the blade, has a silver ferrule, and its shape does not seem to fit nicely into any of the Banks/Shelford categories.
Any ideas on a correct name, origin, and guesstimation of age on this one??? |
16th May 2013, 05:59 PM | #2 |
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That's a lovely Borneo sword Charles!
Where the hell do you find all your stuff??? IMO it's from Sabah and it's called a Gayang. Probably late 19th century, as it is definately old style, but seem to be preserved very well. Are there any signs of restoration you're aware off (or know off)? A very beautifull sword with just the right patina on it! Congratulations with this great find! Maurice |
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PS, Is it my correct observation according the pictures that I see a part of the scalp sticking out of the handle where the thick tuft of hair is coming out?
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17th May 2013, 06:49 PM | #4 |
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Nice find!
I agree with Maurice and it is bonus with all the hair intact on the scabbard. Michael |
17th May 2013, 09:56 PM | #5 |
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Thanks guys...was hoping to hear from you two. Thanks for being so helpful.
I was a little perplexed when I couldn't find this one in Banks/Shelford. |
19th May 2013, 11:14 AM | #6 |
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Hello Charles,
I am not that deep into the classification, so I always wait for others to do the name game. I a pretty good in Oooohs and Aaaahs, and awesome cool sword... ! Here is a picture that you probably already know. Wonderfull that all the orignal hair is still there. Do you have some close ups op how the hait is connected to the scabbard ? Best regards, Willem Last edited by asomotif; 19th May 2013 at 11:56 AM. |
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Thanks so much for the photo!! Awesome!!
Are these Dutch colonial troops also carrying their own weapons??? Nice parapat/pakayun to boot!! I had mentioned to Maurice I figured the gayang had to be worn "edge up" and so I guess this pretty much confirms that. |
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But yes, them are worn like that, just like mandaus. Maurice |
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Seeing the pilbox hats I am pretty sure they are British dayak troops. The firearms are not known to me. They don't look like Lee Enfield/SMLE. More like some kind of lever action rifle (I am adding a postcard from the 1930's depicting britisch dyak troops, unfortunately these chaps are in regulation dress.) Last edited by asomotif; 20th May 2013 at 05:32 PM. Reason: picture added |
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