INDO817: Parang Beladeh

A rare Parang Beladeh sword from Southern Borneo. This Malay sword has an odd conglomeration of native, Islamic, and European features. The wood handle is attached to the tang with a handmade wing nut, and the European style hand guard is made of bronze. The well forged blade has chiseled decorations and fullers, and a hardened edge.    

24 inches overall with a 18.5 inch blade . 19th century, Borneo, Indonesia.