west papuan metal working..

[ausjulius]

i have see one or two examples of parangs and knives being made in the islands in the north of west papua.. biak island specifically.. https://www.wego.co.id/berita/wp-con...3.47.06-PM.png

and here.. go to page 5 https://docplayer.info/49401293-Perd...ak-numfor.html

it seems they are making parangs at least in these islands.. has any ever had an example in hand.. (i also have never seen the sheaths they come with.. some come with intricate mental work to the spine.. likes some of he dayak parangs