Another Indonesian Parang sword

[Sajen]

Hello Miguel,

agree with the most Kai has written but I personally think that it is a Lombok pedang, see for comparison here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=pedang You can see there also how a scabbard look, it's simple constructed, two wooden halfs with silver bands. Your pedang is missing the thin silver sleeve around the middle part of the handle. I think that the handle is carved from horn, such a fine carving points to horn. Agree also with Kai that a polish and traditional warangan will show the nice lamination from the blade. Nice piece!

Regards,
Detlef

[Lee]

Here is one with a simple scabbard from Lew's collection:

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Lee

Here is one with a simple scabbard from Lew's collection:

Hello Lee,

very nice example! Most examples I've seen coming with rather simple scabbards. In this thread are some other nice examples: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=pedang

Regards,
Detlef

[Miguel]

Horn would be typical for these intricately carved Makara pommels; I can not verify from these pics though - any sharp close-ups?

Regards,

Unfortunately not but I can take some and post them for you to look at. Thank you Kai for your informative reply.

Thank you Detlef for your reply and link, most informative, the scabbard is definitely more simple to make. Would you mind enlightening me on what you mean by a "traditional Warangan" please.

Thanks Lee for your input, much appreciated.

Regards
Miguel

[Miguel]

Thank you Detlef for your reply and link, most informative, the scabbard is definitely more simple to make. Would you mind enlightening me on what you mean by a "traditional Warangan" please.

Sorry Detlef and Lee I got your replies mixed up my apologies.

Miguel