old ? indonesian ? parang

kai · 16th January 2018, 10:28 PM

Hello Franc,

I'm with Detlef - just some limited TLC will do: It's a genuine, antique dua lalan with just a few losses.

The pamor blade could use thorough cleaning for long-term preservation. Just some minor cleaning of the fittings will do IMHO. Maybe post some updated pics for additional comments later.

The bone inlay is most probably water buffalo - I haven't tested my specimens yet though.

Regards,
Kai

16th January 2018, 10:28 PM	#7
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Franc, I'm with Detlef - just some limited TLC will do: It's a genuine, antique dua lalan with just a few losses. The pamor blade could use thorough cleaning for long-term preservation. Just some minor cleaning of the fittings will do IMHO. Maybe post some updated pics for additional comments later. The bone inlay is most probably water buffalo - I haven't tested my specimens yet though. Regards, Kai