Langgai tinggang
An very rare find this Langgai tingggang it comes with an utility knife not the normal pisa raout we normally see with the Parang Ilang .
The Handle has nice scroll and leech designs and headtrophy spirit
the area is Saribas .
The longest tail feather of a rhinoceros Hornbill is represented by the groove on the blade .
Also the metal bands indicate that this one is from the north part off Sarawak.
The scabbard on the front is heavy black/red hard wood .
Nice carrying band .
Indication off age is first part off the 19 centh.
Ben
Last edited by Dajak; 7th December 2008 at 07:01 AM.
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