Very old beladah belabang

A.alnakkas · 22nd June 2011, 01:31 PM

Such a beautiful piece. Are these used by muslims?

I see that it very much resembles an ottoman pala, perhaps it was inspired by the ottoman arms?

Spunjer · 22nd June 2011, 03:49 PM

beautiful piece, michael! is the handle on that banati?

Maurice · 22nd June 2011, 04:15 PM

Congratulations Michael.

A very beautifull piece. I really like the carvings on the handle and the floral motifs in the blade!

Maurice

VVV · 22nd June 2011, 09:01 PM

Thanks,

Yes they were carried by the Muslim Malays in the south. They also carried, for instance, local versions of jambiyas. The Dayaks used other kind of swords.
I don't know enough about ottoman arms to answer your question but maybe someone else (like Charles) does?
I don't think it's banati but I will check closer when I am back home again.

Michael

22nd June 2011, 01:31 PM	#1
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	Such a beautiful piece. Are these used by muslims? I see that it very much resembles an ottoman pala, perhaps it was inspired by the ottoman arms?

22nd June 2011, 03:49 PM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	beautiful piece, michael! is the handle on that banati?

22nd June 2011, 04:15 PM	#3
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,462	Congratulations Michael. A very beautifull piece. I really like the carvings on the handle and the floral motifs in the blade! Maurice

22nd June 2011, 09:01 PM	#4
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks, Yes they were carried by the Muslim Malays in the south. They also carried, for instance, local versions of jambiyas. The Dayaks used other kind of swords. I don't know enough about ottoman arms to answer your question but maybe someone else (like Charles) does? I don't think it's banati but I will check closer when I am back home again. Michael