Dayak Parang Face Gallery

[migueldiaz]

this is the thread i was looking for, for the pics!

[Flavio]

Maybe I can join the club??? (I need, at least, another of this swords, are simple gorgeous )

[asomotif]

Hi Flavio, (and others)
Don't wanna be a spoil here, but the thread had a certain aim

When collecting Borneo Dayak parang one thing that thrills me are the variations of different faces, or full figures, on the top side of the hilt common among some tribes.
That's why I hoped that we all could share our "faces" so we could together create a huge reference image bank of these variations and enjoy them as pieces of art.
For this reason I think it would be great if this thread was pictures only, no comments or questions here either on origin or of appreciation.
And only pictures of dayak parang were the top of the hilt is dominated by a face or sitting figure, none of the other hilt variations here please.

[Flavio]

Willem, I see faces on almost all the mandau's hilts posted, maybe very stylized, but still faces.... If not I'm sorry

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by Flavio

Willem, I see faces on almost all the mandau's hilts posted, maybe very stylized, but still faces.... If not I'm sorry

Don't worry Flavio!

I see a face in it!

[Flavio]

Originally Posted by Maurice

Don't worry Flavio!

I see a face in it!

[VVV]

This weekend I managed to find time to take pictures of the latest acquisitions. Among the mandaus I found a couple of familiar faces for this gallery...

Michael