Probably Sumatran and not Moro

Dajak · 5th September 2005, 08:39 PM

It looks like it s from borneo from the muruts the scabbard looks like it s made
in Sarawak not Sumatra

VVV · 5th September 2005, 08:51 PM

Thanks B,

Actually W also thought the hilt looked Borneo.
But why is it so light and small (compared to f.i. a Pakayun)?
And isn't the Muruts living in Sabah?

Michael

John · 6th September 2005, 03:41 AM

Doesn't look Murut to me, IMO. However, these indigenous people are found in Northern Sarawak and Kalimantan as well.

5th September 2005, 08:39 PM	#1
Dajak Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 951	It looks like it s from borneo from the muruts the scabbard looks like it s made in Sarawak not Sumatra

5th September 2005, 08:51 PM	#2
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks B, Actually W also thought the hilt looked Borneo. But why is it so light and small (compared to f.i. a Pakayun)? And isn't the Muruts living in Sabah? Michael

6th September 2005, 03:41 AM	#3
John Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land below the wind Posts: 135	Doesn't look Murut to me, IMO. However, these indigenous people are found in Northern Sarawak and Kalimantan as well.