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Hello
Seeking Borneo sword folks' thoughts on if the har on this scabbard could be human hair. I note Dajak mentioned one of his had human hair on it. Any idea of the significance if it is human and could it be from a taken head? Thanks |
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Sid, I doubt this is human hair. It is long, straight and coarse--very much like hair from a horse's mane or tail. Moro kampilan sometimes had horse hair "plugs" on their hilts.
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I beg to disagree, Ian.
To me it does look like human hair - pics can be deceiving though and Sid needs to confirm in hand. Regards, Kai |
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Hello Sid,
Nice parapat - congrats! Pakayun is not a name - error by someone not speaking the language. Please post some more close-ups of both sides! Quote:
Genuine parapat were usually adorned with human hair; also the partial braiding is typical. Most examples have lost it though. Regards, Kai |
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A nice looker that was a give away price.
Certainly human hair to my eye too. I like the beads within the hair, a nice touch. |
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I suggest that you ask a hair dresser.
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Yeah, ideally one of East or Southeast Asian descent...
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Thanks Gentlemen,
This sword also has some notches on the back of the spine near the tip. I have not seen this on other examples. When I get it I will post more images. These Parapat are quite enigmatic swords. Would be good to know the significance snd origin of the hair. I read Dayak adorned their shields with the hair of their victims. Could the same apply here? |
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Hello Sid,
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Also note that parapat got utilized by several ethnic groups in northern Borneo, some more closely related than others. Thus, even here there may be cultural differences. Regards, Kai |
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Thanks Kai
Sorry I did not read post 4 carefully. Thanks for advising on the likely origin of the hair. I am grateful. Best Sid |
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