A Pedang for ID

Tatyana Dianova · 20th January 2025, 10:43 AM

A Pedang with a very unusual polychrome wood fittings has come my way. The motifs are a bird, a fish and a dragon. An old Pamor blade. It has a Bali/Lombok vibe, but I have never seen anything like this before. Maybe it is a vintage refurbushing of an old piece?

Sajen · 20th January 2025, 08:52 PM

Hello Tatyana,

An interesting pedang for sure! What I can say, the blade shape is typical for Lombok/Bali pedangs IMVHO. And I think that two parts of the three part metal sleeve of the handle are missing. I would guess that the scabbard isn't the first one as is the painting of the handle.
Anyway, a nice pendang.

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 21st January 2025, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

And I think that two parts of the three part metal sleeve of the handle are missing.

For explanation what I mean.

Tatyana Dianova · 21st January 2025, 07:44 AM

Thank you very much for your insights, Detlef!
I think, you are right. The handle of the old sword was painted and it got the new scabbard, but the result is quite pleasing and artistically nice. The refitting was made some dozens of years ago, since the fittings have visible signs of wear.

Sajen · 21st January 2025, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tatyana Dianova

Thank you very much for your insights, Detlef!
I think, you are right. The handle of the old sword was painted and it got the new scabbard, but the result is quite pleasing and artistically nice. The refitting was made some dozens of years ago, since the fittings have visible signs of wear.

Hi Tatyana,

I would agree with you about the dating of the scabbard and painting. Can you see if the handle is from wood or horn?
A nice pedang anyway, I like it!

Regards,
Detlef

Tatyana Dianova · 21st January 2025, 08:59 PM

The handle is made from wood.
The carving on the top of the handle is probably a Garuda, as I have noticed today. It has a small bird "face" with a large feather crown. On the photos it is not so good visible, since it is a side view.
Does any of your handles have a bird character on them?

20th January 2025, 10:43 AM	#1
Tatyana Dianova Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 726	A Pedang for ID A Pedang with a very unusual polychrome wood fittings has come my way. The motifs are a bird, a fish and a dragon. An old Pamor blade. It has a Bali/Lombok vibe, but I have never seen anything like this before. Maybe it is a vintage refurbushing of an old piece? Attached Images

20th January 2025, 08:52 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,133	Hello Tatyana, An interesting pedang for sure! What I can say, the blade shape is typical for Lombok/Bali pedangs IMVHO. And I think that two parts of the three part metal sleeve of the handle are missing. I would guess that the scabbard isn't the first one as is the painting of the handle. Anyway, a nice pendang. Regards, Detlef Last edited by Sajen; 21st January 2025 at 12:14 AM.

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21st January 2025, 07:44 AM	#4
Tatyana Dianova Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 726	Thank you very much for your insights, Detlef! I think, you are right. The handle of the old sword was painted and it got the new scabbard, but the result is quite pleasing and artistically nice. The refitting was made some dozens of years ago, since the fittings have visible signs of wear.

21st January 2025, 08:59 PM	#6
Tatyana Dianova Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 726	The handle is made from wood. The carving on the top of the handle is probably a Garuda, as I have noticed today. It has a small bird "face" with a large feather crown. On the photos it is not so good visible, since it is a side view. Does any of your handles have a bird character on them?