PAKAYUN

kai · 20th January 2017, 01:02 AM

Hello Ben,

Thanks for posting this very nice example! This one seems to have an even larger pommel than usual (and with especially nice carving) - could you possibly post a family pic of the major hilt types including this and also the one from your avatar, please?

It's a pity that many have lost their scabbards - the carving in this one is really great! I like these circular knots: I guess that they are initially for fastening the rattan but grew into decorative motifs, too. Do you know any other Borneo groups who utilize this kind of knot? This knot motif is also used in Moro swords, especially for wire work on hilts.

BTW, do you prefer pakayun over parapat or are you sticking with pakayun just for convenience?

Regards,
Kai

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20th January 2017, 01:02 AM	#7
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Ben, Thanks for posting this very nice example! This one seems to have an even larger pommel than usual (and with especially nice carving) - could you possibly post a family pic of the major hilt types including this and also the one from your avatar, please? It's a pity that many have lost their scabbards - the carving in this one is really great! I like these circular knots: I guess that they are initially for fastening the rattan but grew into decorative motifs, too. Do you know any other Borneo groups who utilize this kind of knot? This knot motif is also used in Moro swords, especially for wire work on hilts. BTW, do you prefer pakayun over parapat or are you sticking with pakayun just for convenience? Regards, Kai