Asian Weapon

Rather · 24th February 2006, 02:49 PM

Dear friends,

I have the chance to aquire this sword, but would like to have your comment on it. I have no idea abour origin or age. Hilt seems to made of bone, length 55 cm.

Can anyone help with information?

VVV · 24th February 2006, 02:57 PM

Looks like a Buko from the Land Dayaks of Sarawak (Borneo).

Michael

ariel · 24th February 2006, 03:06 PM

A "littlle brother" of Parang Latok. Very nice! Get it!

24th February 2006, 02:49 PM	#1
Rather Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 72	Asian Weapon Dear friends, I have the chance to aquire this sword, but would like to have your comment on it. I have no idea abour origin or age. Hilt seems to made of bone, length 55 cm. Can anyone help with information? Attached Images

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24th February 2006, 02:57 PM	#2
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Looks like a Buko from the Land Dayaks of Sarawak (Borneo). Michael

24th February 2006, 03:06 PM	#3
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	A "littlle brother" of Parang Latok. Very nice! Get it!