Anyone seen a parang ihlang in this dress before?

[Oliver Pinchot]

It is mounted entirely in antler, carved in aso motifs. The blade looks to be handforged and intended for cutting. Doesn't appear to be very old. Can anyone pinpoint the work or date it?

[kai]

Hello Oliver,

Mandau with these flamboyant fittings are not meant for use but rather are offered to those who travel for pleasure (and possibly used in touristic dancing events). There are some earlier examples which were gifts to colonial dignitaries.

This example looks post-WW2 to me. There is a chance that the blade may be a worn older one (better pics needed of both sides) - not holding my breath though... ;)

Regards,
Kai

[Dajak]

Yes you see it on tourist and gift mandau s

Dajak