Pakayun, Old Sword of the Murut, Borneo - 9042


The Pakayun is a rare sword / saber of the Murut people residing in Northern Kalimantan (Borneo). It has a curved heavy blade, 31 inches long forged from very fine laminated steel. The handle is hardwood with forked pommel, heavy brass cross guard and collar and braided rattan cover on the pommel. Total length 37 1/2 inches. Good condition. Pitted spots and a moderately pitted areas near the tip. No scabbard. A rare sword.

 
 
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