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Ian · 29th May 2020, 01:27 AM

Hello Yves,

I agree with Jose and Craig that, so far, this looks 100% T'boli-made blade and hilt. As you likely know, the cast hilts are constructed from wax models carved by women. A mold is then made around the wax model and molten brass is poured into the mold--the wax melts and a finely detailed casting is obtained. This "lost wax" (Fr. cire perdue) method has been employed by various groups for 6,000 years.

Ian.

29th May 2020, 01:27 AM	#6
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,031	Hello Yves, I agree with Jose and Craig that, so far, this looks 100% T'boli-made blade and hilt. As you likely know, the cast hilts are constructed from wax models carved by women. A mold is then made around the wax model and molten brass is poured into the mold--the wax melts and a finely detailed casting is obtained. This "lost wax" (Fr. cire perdue) method has been employed by various groups for 6,000 years. Ian. Last edited by Ian; 29th May 2020 at 01:37 AM.