PARANG SOUTH-BORNEO

South Borneo parang / Bandjermassin-Negara area, 19th century.

Total length: 51,5 cm.

Hilt:

Darkened (original) wooden handle / Alpaca silver ferrule / Human hair.

Blade:

Very old laminated blade / 1 cm thick at the base).

Sheath:

Wooden scabbard with Alpaca silver fittings.

Provenance:

Dutch private collection.

Condition:

Very good, as shown in the photos. All over good old patina.