Panjang for discussion

BluErf · 20th August 2006, 10:25 AM

Yes, panjangs are symbols of authority. Whether they have been used or not is probably secondary to what they represented. It's probably the equivalent of the ceremonial mace used in some European parliament.

I've seen one arching panjang at Adni's a long while back. Cannot remember if that was Malay or Sumatran in origin though.

The greneng is unusual, but its difficult to tell if it's a legitimate style, or a special commission.

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20th August 2006, 10:25 AM	#5
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Yes, panjangs are symbols of authority. Whether they have been used or not is probably secondary to what they represented. It's probably the equivalent of the ceremonial mace used in some European parliament. I've seen one arching panjang at Adni's a long while back. Cannot remember if that was Malay or Sumatran in origin though. The greneng is unusual, but its difficult to tell if it's a legitimate style, or a special commission.