Maranao Short Sword

Battara · 17th January 2011, 06:30 AM

I would say that it is modern Maranao work, using other influences in form and profile. The inlay and on the scabbard and the chasing on the blade are definitely Maranao, but again recent.

VANDOO · 17th January 2011, 06:40 PM

A WELL MADE INTERESTING AND ATTRACTIVE ITEM BUT SOMETHING IS A LITTLE FISHY.

I LIKE IT

Battara · 17th January 2011, 07:01 PM

Oh Barry........hahahahahahahahahahahaha.......you kill me...........

Nagawarrior · 17th January 2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VANDOO

A WELL MADE INTERESTING AND ATTRACTIVE ITEM BUT SOMETHING IS A LITTLE FISHY.

I LIKE IT

Straight out of the old tribal tackle box perhaps.

Rare fish beheading sword.

The Wifey surprised me for Christmas about 6 years ago. She saw it on e-bay and thought I'd like it. Got it for a good deal. At least it wasn't stamped with made in india. She doesn't buy me swords that often either. She's usually ready to hit me with a frying pan when I bring a new purchase home. I could have worse addictions than collecting. She should be happy.

Battara · 18th January 2011, 12:23 AM

Yeah, I admit I am fortunate. Although I say the word "sword" and her eyes glaze over, she still suggested that I display all my toys in one room of the house and even shows her friends when they come over.

Anyway, your "fishy friend" does have nice work in it. Recent, but nice. It's what has been coming out of Marawi City these days..........

17th January 2011, 06:30 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	I would say that it is modern Maranao work, using other influences in form and profile. The inlay and on the scabbard and the chasing on the blade are definitely Maranao, but again recent.

17th January 2011, 06:40 PM	#2
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A WELL MADE INTERESTING AND ATTRACTIVE ITEM BUT SOMETHING IS A LITTLE FISHY. I LIKE IT

17th January 2011, 07:01 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Oh Barry........hahahahahahahahahahahaha.......you kill me...........

18th January 2011, 12:23 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Yeah, I admit I am fortunate. Although I say the word "sword" and her eyes glaze over, she still suggested that I display all my toys in one room of the house and even shows her friends when they come over. Anyway, your "fishy friend" does have nice work in it. Recent, but nice. It's what has been coming out of Marawi City these days..........