Is this from Borneo?

[fernando]

Lousy pictures, i know .. i am not at home; just bought the thing .
What would the specialized forumites say about this ?
... origin veracity, name of piece, aproximate age ... you know, that type of things.
Thanks in advance
Fernando

[Rick]

Hi Fernando, I think this is an Indonesian spearhead; it looks like the collar at the base (metuk) may be a separate piece .

As for cultural signifigance mounted as it is ...

[fernando]

Thanks Rick,
You mean this piece is not a 'classic' style? not an usualy seen specimen?
Meerly a tombak mounted in an atypical way?
Horn and teeth would be the materials used ... or would the 'teeth' be worked up bone?
A weapon to be carried over the shoulder, so it seems ...
Looks some old, doesn't it ?
Any more coments ... Gentlemen ?
Fernando

[Rick]

Hi Fernando
You will see keris made up this way with the knotwork, teeth and painting also .

Unfortunately I have no knowledge of whether these items are culturally signifigant or not .

However I would ask this; it is a spearhead, does form follow function ?

[katana]

Hi Fernando and Happy New Year ,
I think Rick might be refering to something like this...

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=mandau+teeth

I am intrigued with the 'bend' in the shaft and its possible function ..... even if this is a 'tourist' piece...surely it would be based on a 'local' form

The spearhead looks good....but I must admit that it is a personal view.....I have very limited knowledge of SEA weapons ....but they are fascinating

Kind Regards David

[Dajak]

Hi Fernando this is for sure put together in Borneo but has nothing to do with the dayaks .

Many tourist piece's are like it they have krissen,mandau's and parangs like this .

This one could be made in the 50/60/70


Ben