Parang latok w/stag horn hilt

[Dajak]

Originally Posted by Ian

Ben,

You mention "Latok Malay, Melanau." When I look up "Melanau" I find they are an old race from Sarawak. Are they related to the Sea Dayak?

Now that you mention a more northern origin than I originally thought, the brass ferrule seems reminiscent of the ferrule found on pakayun from the Murat. Any connection do you think?

Thanks for your help.

Ian

Hi Ian

There many weapons in North Borneo that have brass ferrule I also think there is connection with the Muruts and the other dayaks in the region.

Ihave an rare weapon from Borneo that was taken by an english sea man in 1820 never see any thing in the book but has also brass ferrule.

even on spears we see this.

[Dayaktribe]

i love the brass ferrule on the latok. Detail carving, nice find!