Semarang, the parang from Halmahera

Sajen · 25th January 2009, 08:51 PM

Hello Michael and all others,
I have one Salawaku in my collection that is very different to all others. My guess have been that it maybe originate from Ternate and come to Halmahera long time ago. I collect it in a small village nearby Tobelo and the people told me that it is a very old heirloom. The motives indicate it to Moluccas for sure. Someone have seen a shield like this before?
Regards,
Detlef

25th January 2009, 08:51 PM	#28
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Hello Michael and all others, I have one Salawaku in my collection that is very different to all others. My guess have been that it maybe originate from Ternate and come to Halmahera long time ago. I collect it in a small village nearby Tobelo and the people told me that it is a very old heirloom. The motives indicate it to Moluccas for sure. Someone have seen a shield like this before? Regards, Detlef Attached Images