Kampilan for coment

migueldiaz · 5th February 2009, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

Well, this is Maranao, mid to late 1800s, and perhaps ceremonial. Well preserved. Once had an iron or brass/bronze guard.

Danny, nice kampilan! Thanks for sharing the photos.

Battara, I realize that discerning the features of a kampilan can be tricky ... i.e., for a beginner like moi

Yet on the other hand for somebody who's been at this for some time ... i.e., yourself

the subtle features can easily be recognized.

Would you mind further sharing your thoughts on how the kampilan may have truly been a Maranao piece?

Thanks in advance!

Battara · 6th February 2009, 02:34 AM

Ok, well, here are 2 things that tell me it is Maranao:

a) the style of okir used is Maranao

b) the type of pommel form is Maranao (as opposed to that used in Borneo)

migueldiaz · 6th February 2009, 10:17 AM

Battara, thanks for the comments!

danny1976 · 7th February 2009, 10:54 AM

Hi Guys,

Thanks everyone for the comment.

kind regards,

danny

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6th February 2009, 02:34 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,346	Ok, well, here are 2 things that tell me it is Maranao: a) the style of okir used is Maranao b) the type of pommel form is Maranao (as opposed to that used in Borneo)

6th February 2009, 10:17 AM	#3
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Battara, thanks for the comments!

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danny1976 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 245	Hi Guys, Thanks everyone for the comment. kind regards, danny