Parang Nabur?

[corrado26]

Last month I could buy a sword of which I think it is a Parang Nabur of south Borneo. What I'd like to know is what reason was the iron detail at the end of the grip made for?
corrado26

[CharlesS]

Yes, a parang nabur or beladah belabang. This one is a classic with one of many styles of blades, and a wooden hilt mounted in brass in classic form.

NICE example!

[mahratt]

Wow! Luxurious parang nabur! My congratulations!

[Rick]

I think it may represent the crest of a bird's head, possibly the Cockatoo.
Unlike your example mine has notches.

[corrado26]

it may represent the crest of a bird's head, possibly the Cockatoo.


Thank you very much, I should have seen it myself
:rolleyes: