Sulawesi or Timorese Parang

steves87 · 24th September 2018, 11:43 AM

Thank you! Do you think that maybe it is some sort of tourist souvenir?

Sajen · 24th September 2018, 05:26 PM

Hello Steve,
I doubt, I think that it could be a ceremonial sword for dances. On the lower Sunda Islands isn't much tourism.
Would need to see better pictures. How thick is the blade near the handle?
Regards,
Detlef

steves87 · 27th September 2018, 05:22 AM

Thanks Sajen, I have not got the sword in front of me but the blade thickness at the handle is approximately 2.5 to 3mm thick. it is not very thick, I know, so I can see that it would be a very good possibility as a ceremonial sword. I can try take more pictures if you like.

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24th September 2018, 11:43 AM	#1
steves87 Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 4	Thank you! Do you think that maybe it is some sort of tourist souvenir?

24th September 2018, 05:26 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,207	Hello Steve, I doubt, I think that it could be a ceremonial sword for dances. On the lower Sunda Islands isn't much tourism. Would need to see better pictures. How thick is the blade near the handle? Regards, Detlef

27th September 2018, 05:22 AM	#3
steves87 Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 4	Thanks Sajen, I have not got the sword in front of me but the blade thickness at the handle is approximately 2.5 to 3mm thick. it is not very thick, I know, so I can see that it would be a very good possibility as a ceremonial sword. I can try take more pictures if you like.