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Making tekin machete - NAJ

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posted on 2023-03-02, 14:54 authored by Tracy Peter SamatTracy Peter Samat

NAJ uses sand paper to refine the sheath surface before fitting the rattan lashings.

History

Session

N02

Rights owner

Durham University / Sarawak Museum

Title alt

Pembuatan parang tekin - NAJ

Description alt

NAJ menghalusi sarung parang menggunakan kertas pasir sebelum menyarungkan supe rotan

Cultural group

Bidayuh

Participants

Ngapun anak Jun, Maggelina anak Bungi

Country

Malaysia

Place

Semban, Bengoh resettlement

Techniques of production

Sanded, Hand-smoothed

Materials

Wood-teak

Materials alt

Keyuh tek/gitek

Intent

Conventional woodcarving process

Date of creation

2020-08-16

Unique ID

2019SG05-N02-0066