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27th September 2022, 09:25 AM | #1 |
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Thank you for showing these, not seen anything like them before.
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27th September 2022, 04:06 PM | #2 |
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They are quite interesting. Apparently the Torajan language does not have a written form but they make extensive use of precise symbols which carry meaning that is passed on orally. I've attached an example panel of symbols. After looking at a number of dua lalan I'm starting to suspect new symbols are added over time, perhaps to record significant events. I believe Detlef has one that clearly shows a carving that was added later on the field (on part that looks like a hornbill's beak) that is blank in my example above.
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29th September 2022, 04:51 PM | #3 |
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Very nice Dua Lalan Jeff !!
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8th August 2023, 10:29 PM | #4 |
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Recently picked up my first one.
Enjoy, Leif |
18th May 2024, 07:16 PM | #5 |
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Hello,
Nice blade Rafngard. My new Duan Lalan, with unusual handle and an exeptionnal pamor blade. |
18th May 2024, 08:01 PM | #6 |
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Very nice one! Congrats!
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19th May 2024, 10:16 PM | #7 |
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Hello Séverin,
I agree with Detlef - very nice piece! The blade getting wider towards the tip is quite untypical for these. Regards, Kai |
20th May 2024, 02:28 AM | #8 |
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21st May 2024, 12:31 AM | #9 |
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Maybe not - close-ups would be great for verification, Séverin!
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