BATAK OR BORNEO ???

VVV · 11th June 2006, 10:23 PM

Hi Dajak,

Sorry but I misunderstood your post.
As I wrote I don't think anybody for sure can separate your two swords.
The one with decorated handle could just as well be a trade blade.
The decoration on the Iban Pedang in Leiden, as well as the one in the Iban Art book, is different and more topographic as well as not floral.
But there are unfortunately just not enough documentation on this matter.

Michael

11th June 2006, 10:23 PM	#9
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Hi Dajak, Sorry but I misunderstood your post. As I wrote I don't think anybody for sure can separate your two swords. The one with decorated handle could just as well be a trade blade. The decoration on the Iban Pedang in Leiden, as well as the one in the Iban Art book, is different and more topographic as well as not floral. But there are unfortunately just not enough documentation on this matter. Michael