Pakayan, or what???

DaveS · 18th March 2014, 09:18 PM

Here is a sword that I got in a trade from Kino a few years ago. The blade has some characteristics of a pakayan except for the cutout at the base of the blade. The blade is 24 inches long, 30 inches overall. No scabbard. The base of the handle is covered with embossed silver with a dark horn spacer. The wooden pommel looks to be the open mouth naga with protruding tongue as is found in some Nias pommels. Overall, this sword just has a Borneo feel to it, but i'm just not sure........Dave.

Albert · 18th March 2014, 09:36 PM

Beautiful! Yes, sure it is from Borneo. From the North-West area. I don't have the right name at hand now. When I find it, I will let you know.

CharlesS · 18th March 2014, 10:03 PM

Dave,

This is Murut sangkit from N. Borneo. Do a search for "sangkit", and you will find several threads about them.

This is a lovely one, btw!

Battara · 19th March 2014, 01:06 AM

The silver repousse is fantastic on this piece! Great catch!

drac2k · 19th March 2014, 01:42 PM

Great sword as well as a wonderful piece of art ! Now I've got another item to look for on my bucket list.

18th March 2014, 09:18 PM	#1
DaveS Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 327	Pakayan, or what??? Here is a sword that I got in a trade from Kino a few years ago. The blade has some characteristics of a pakayan except for the cutout at the base of the blade. The blade is 24 inches long, 30 inches overall. No scabbard. The base of the handle is covered with embossed silver with a dark horn spacer. The wooden pommel looks to be the open mouth naga with protruding tongue as is found in some Nias pommels. Overall, this sword just has a Borneo feel to it, but i'm just not sure........Dave. Attached Images

18th March 2014, 09:36 PM	#2
Albert Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 194	Beautiful! Yes, sure it is from Borneo. From the North-West area. I don't have the right name at hand now. When I find it, I will let you know.

18th March 2014, 10:03 PM	#3
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Dave, This is Murut sangkit from N. Borneo. Do a search for "sangkit", and you will find several threads about them. This is a lovely one, btw!

19th March 2014, 01:06 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	The silver repousse is fantastic on this piece! Great catch!

19th March 2014, 01:42 PM	#5
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,230	Great sword as well as a wonderful piece of art ! Now I've got another item to look for on my bucket list.