PARANG NJABOER / NABUR ' Recognition Chart ' (i)

[Amuk Murugul]

Notes:
- There is no standard for curvature or length.
- Parang Njaboer Balanak, aka Parang Toeso'.
- Parang Njaboer Lais, aka Parang Soedo'.
- Parang Njaboer Pipih, aka Parang Patjat Gantoeng.
- Such parangs generally aka Parang Pamangkas or Parang Kemoedi Singkir.
- Prior to c.1860, red-painted parang-njaboers ( Baladaw Balabang ) were worn by outer-perimeter palace-guards.

Best,