Golok perahu nangkup/ujung turun perah pariaman

[Amuk Murugul]

Originally Posted by naturalist

Nuhun Ki Amuk Murugul

Hullo naturalist!

Sawangsoelna!
The original “pariaman” design was a representation of a makara with a maned elephant-head.
In the ensuing centuries, the basic design has “evolved”.

Best,

[naturalist]

Wilujeng enjing (Good morning) Ki Amuk, thank you so much for explaining the evolution of the handle form. It is enlightening.

Originally Posted by Amuk Murugul

Hullo naturalist!

Sawangsoelna!
The original “pariaman” design was a representation of a makara with a maned elephant-head.
In the ensuing centuries, the basic design has “evolved”.

Best,