The term "sea Dayak" is still tossed around and often in several different contects with it often being used interchangably with the groups of Malay pirates that plagued, and still do, the region, being noted as among the three places on earth where piracy is practiced today on a large scale.
The parang nabur seems to be the "cutlas" version, with a shorter blade for use in relatively cramped confines on board ships.
That's a beautiful example, and I particularly noted the pattern in the blade, something that I've not seen a lot of.
Surprisingly, the kampilon was also a reputed weapon of the "sea dayaks", aside from its association with the Philippines.
Likewise, parang naburs are also commonly found comming from both areas to the best of my understanding.
Nice find!
Mike
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