Murut Pakayun and human hair

[kai]

Hello Sid,

Nice parapat - congrats! Pakayun is not a name - error by someone not speaking the language. Please post some more close-ups of both sides!

Seeking Borneo sword folks' thoughts on if the har on this scabbard could be human hair. I note Dajak mentioned one of his had human hair on it. Any idea of the significance if it is human and could it be from a taken head?

Yes, on both counts.

Genuine parapat were usually adorned with human hair; also the partial braiding is typical. Most examples have lost it though.

Regards,
Kai

[Gavin Nugent]

A nice looker that was a give away price.

Certainly human hair to my eye too. I like the beads within the hair, a nice touch.