Interesting Maranao naga (?) gunong

Battara · 19th January 2024, 07:29 PM

It's gold plate, and I think probably for ceremonial or presentation.

I agree that the okir is Maranao

Ian · 20th January 2024, 10:31 AM

Thanks Jose. Good to hear from you.

Sajen · 21st January 2024, 02:45 PM

Hi Ian,

Personally I think that it is a somewhat better gunong/dagger purley made for selling purpose. The gold plating by these items (I've handled a few) is very thin and by wrong storage it's easily damaged. The blades are not forged and far too thin to get used.
So I guess that the "naga" is purely decorative, fantasy mixed with Maranao okir.

Regards,
Detlef

Ian · 21st January 2024, 10:09 PM

You're probably right Detlef. I'm still interested in its possible talismanic properties.

Rick · 21st January 2024, 10:47 PM

IMO it's a kris missing its' Gonjo.
Even if it had its' gonjo it still wouldn't be a proper fit to the scabbard.

19th January 2024, 07:29 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	It's gold plate, and I think probably for ceremonial or presentation. I agree that the okir is Maranao

20th January 2024, 10:31 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,044	Thanks Jose. Good to hear from you.

21st January 2024, 02:45 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,571	Hi Ian, Personally I think that it is a somewhat better gunong/dagger purley made for selling purpose. The gold plating by these items (I've handled a few) is very thin and by wrong storage it's easily damaged. The blades are not forged and far too thin to get used. So I guess that the "naga" is purely decorative, fantasy mixed with Maranao okir. Regards, Detlef

21st January 2024, 10:09 PM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,044	You're probably right Detlef. I'm still interested in its possible talismanic properties.

21st January 2024, 10:47 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,268	IMO it's a kris missing its' Gonjo. Even if it had its' gonjo it still wouldn't be a proper fit to the scabbard.