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25th September 2024, 08:10 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Congratulations!!! Is a great piece, very unusual, always is a pleasure see this type of kampilan.
Best regards Carlos |
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26th September 2024, 11:33 PM
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EAAF Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 7,342
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Nice. I watched this one. Thought about restoring it myself.
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27th September 2024, 02:04 AM
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Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: The Aussie Bush
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Hi Charles,
Very nice kampilan indeed. I believe the use of whalebone indicates a prestigious weapon because it is an uncommon material on these swords, and some of the other examples I have seen were said to have distinguished owners. The way that rattan has been used to anchor the cross piece to the hole behind the "saddle" of the grip is suggestive of similar mountings on Maguindanao kris. My guess is that this kampilan was owned by a Maguindanao datu or other member of the nobility. The horse hair is nicely trimmed and recent, as you note. |
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