Hi Micheal I have in my collection an nice parang pedang it was an bring back 
from an british officer in 1820 it looks like it is 30 years old . 
The most important thing to look at is the style  handle and blade type . 
even that the scabbard is later must be no problem to buy such an nice parang . 
The most important thing is always handle and blade , and if it has an nice scabbard even better but not important .  
To me it is to good to be an tourist item it looks like an 19cht blade and handle. 
 
The red cloth on it is typical Iban . 
 
Like to see close up pics when you get it 
 
Ben
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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