Pakayun

CharlesS · 21st January 2013, 07:54 PM

Gorgeous piece...magnificent superbly forged blade. I like the pommel too...so nice to see them with the rattan intact and complete. No scabbard??

Sajen · 21st January 2013, 08:17 PM

Congrats, a very nice pakayun. The handle seems indeed original like this but I have to admit that I know not enough about this swords from the Murut people. The best expert about this swords is unfortunately not a member here anymore. But think that Michael, Maurice and Arjan can tell you more about yours. Here in the meanwhile some stuff to read and look.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=pakayun
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=pakayun
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=pakayun

Maybe I can add that it is an old type since the brass collar is long.

Regards,

Detlef

Robert · 21st January 2013, 08:45 PM

BEAUTIFUL !!!

Robert

VVV · 21st January 2013, 09:25 PM

Nice find!

The only problem is that Murut weapons seem to be very addictive.
I have seen one earlier with hair attached like yours but I can't find where I put the reference pictures.
Unfortunately I never examined it in person. However, if you are positive it is original then it probably is
(even if it is very rare for them to have the hair attached on the hilt).

Michael

Maurice · 22nd January 2013, 07:52 AM

Nice pakayun Thor! Congratulations!

I've also have seen one very recently with hair attached to the handle like this as far as I can recall.
But I do know that sometimes one or both "pegs" are broken off.
My feeling is that it had pegs once though. But it could be a native "restoration" and they put hair into it when they broke off because one or another reason...?

Concerning the scabbards: Most of the scabbards are broken, mostly at the tip where a pieces broke off. I think this was a very weak point in the scabbard as theres a curve upwards into the wood, and together with the grain of the wood it probably broke off with the least bumping...
Do you have pictures of the scabbard?

Nice sword and ratan in perfect condition!!!

Best,
Maurice

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21st January 2013, 07:54 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Gorgeous piece...magnificent superbly forged blade. I like the pommel too...so nice to see them with the rattan intact and complete. No scabbard??

21st January 2013, 08:17 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,213	Congrats, a very nice pakayun. The handle seems indeed original like this but I have to admit that I know not enough about this swords from the Murut people. The best expert about this swords is unfortunately not a member here anymore. But think that Michael, Maurice and Arjan can tell you more about yours. Here in the meanwhile some stuff to read and look. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=pakayun http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=pakayun http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=pakayun Maybe I can add that it is an old type since the brass collar is long. Regards, Detlef

21st January 2013, 08:45 PM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	BEAUTIFUL !!! Robert

21st January 2013, 09:25 PM	#4
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Nice find! The only problem is that Murut weapons seem to be very addictive. I have seen one earlier with hair attached like yours but I can't find where I put the reference pictures. Unfortunately I never examined it in person. However, if you are positive it is original then it probably is (even if it is very rare for them to have the hair attached on the hilt). Michael

22nd January 2013, 07:52 AM	#5
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,453	Nice pakayun Thor! Congratulations! I've also have seen one very recently with hair attached to the handle like this as far as I can recall. But I do know that sometimes one or both "pegs" are broken off. My feeling is that it had pegs once though. But it could be a native "restoration" and they put hair into it when they broke off because one or another reason...? Concerning the scabbards: Most of the scabbards are broken, mostly at the tip where a pieces broke off. I think this was a very weak point in the scabbard as theres a curve upwards into the wood, and together with the grain of the wood it probably broke off with the least bumping... Do you have pictures of the scabbard? Nice sword and ratan in perfect condition!!! Best, Maurice