AAJ paints the sheath and hilt using commercial paint. The colours representing the Bidayuh custom: red signifies blood symbolising bravery meanwhile black colour refers to the human cornea. Both colours widely used in the Bidayuh material culture such as basketries and costumes
History
Session
P01
Rights owner
Durham University / Sarawak Museum
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Pembuatan parang badek - AAJ
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AAJ mengecat sarung dan hulu parang menggunakan cat komersial. Warna tersebut melambangkan adat masyarakat Bidayuh; merah mewakili warna darah yang bermaksud keberanian manakala warna hitam mewakili warna anak mata. Kedua-dua warna tersebut juga digunakan dalam aspek budaya material masyarakat Bidayuh seperti pembuatan bakul dan pakaian tradisional
Cultural group
Bidayuh
Participants
Aheng anak Jun, Philiptatum anak Simo
Country
Malaysia
Place
Nyegol
Techniques of production
Painted
Intent
Painting materials; the symbolic meaning of red and black colours