LKF shapes the machete bolster, the heel, the spine, the cutting edge and the tipping point. Blacksmithing involves a lot of physical strength hence, music in the background helps to boost their energy and mood.
History
Session
H03
Rights owner
Durham University / Sarawak Museum
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Pembuatan parang badek - LKF
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LKF membentuk bahagian hulu, tumit, bahagian atas parang, bahagian bilah dan hujung parang. Kerja pertukangan besi melibatkan tenaga yang banyak oleh itu, muzik dimainkan untuk meningkatkan prestasi kerja
Cultural group
Bidayuh
Participants
Lai Kong Fu, Jee Siaw Wee, Peter anak Nanyeo, Nurul Faresya binti Ahmad Fareed
Country
Malaysia
Place
Serian
Techniques of production
Metal-hammered
Materials
Metal
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Besi terpakai
Intent
The overall steps of making parang badek (a domestic machete) starting from the bolster, heel, spine, cutting edge to the tip point