Thanks Detlef and Kai. A Land Dayak buko.
Buko is an interesting Malay word. In Tagalog it means green coconut, and has been variously used to describe the flesh of the green coconut and also the coconut water it contains. The bukong agua is a very refreshing drink on hot tropical days and replenishes a lot of electrolytes as well as providing water.
Do you think the designation "buko" for this sword is related to opening coconuts with it?
Ian
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