Identifying Another Borneo Sword

Maurice · 16th May 2013, 05:59 PM

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

Maurice · 16th May 2013, 06:05 PM

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?

VVV · 17th May 2013, 06:49 PM

Nice find!

I agree with Maurice and it is bonus with all the hair intact on the scabbard.

Michael

CharlesS · 17th May 2013, 09:56 PM

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.

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16th May 2013, 05:59 PM	#1
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,464	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

16th May 2013, 06:05 PM	#2
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,464	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?

17th May 2013, 06:49 PM	#3
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	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	#4
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	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.