Middle Eastern (?) Sword Help

LostDutchman · 12th July 2012, 05:13 PM

Hi gang!

I'm trying to figure this piece out. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Norman McCormick · 13th July 2012, 09:18 PM

Hi,
This is called a Parang Nabur? but there are much more knowledgeable Forumites on this subject than me. Hopefully this wee bump to the top will elicit a more complete and interesting response for you.
Regards,
Norman.

Battara · 13th July 2012, 09:48 PM

Yes it is a parang nabur and is from Indonesia.

kai · 14th July 2012, 01:08 AM

Yep, made in the Negara/Banjar area (SE Borneo) and widely traded throughout the archipelago.

PN is an erraneous collector's name though - beladah belabang seems to be the actual local moniker.

BTW, the red paint is traditional - don't clean it off...

Regards,
Kai

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13th July 2012, 09:18 PM	#2
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,646	Hi, This is called a Parang Nabur? but there are much more knowledgeable Forumites on this subject than me. Hopefully this wee bump to the top will elicit a more complete and interesting response for you. Regards, Norman.

13th July 2012, 09:48 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	Yes it is a parang nabur and is from Indonesia.

14th July 2012, 01:08 AM	#4
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Yep, made in the Negara/Banjar area (SE Borneo) and widely traded throughout the archipelago. PN is an erraneous collector's name though - beladah belabang seems to be the actual local moniker. BTW, the red paint is traditional - don't clean it off... Regards, Kai