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Congrats! I've seen it in the auction. I guess it is Sumatran, but I don't know to nail down the exact area. I guess somewhere Central Sumatran? It doesn't look Batak to me.... What was the provenance by the way? Last edited by Maurice; 23rd March 2025 at 02:30 PM. |
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I haven't been able to confirm it (yet?) but the auctioneer's description says:
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It looks like that is this guy. Last edited by werecow; 23rd March 2025 at 04:36 AM. |
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Most people assume that podangs are used by some dayak tribes in Borneo (Iban or Dusun tribes), or by the Batak's in Sumatra.
However the podang was used in different parts of Sumatra also, for instance in Djambi. Djambi is a good possibility, with the description of the auction. |
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Indeed, that would make sense. Thanks for your input!
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Here an early 20thC photo of a native of Sarulangun, a regency in Jambi.
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With a back scabbard no less! Movies tell me that that guy is a superhuman warrior.
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Very nice sword werecow., and with provenance. Let's all hope you were the successful bidder and can post more pictures.
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