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bathala
27th May 2013, 04:29 PM
got this as a heirloom. look similar to bagobo? or other similar lumad shot kampilans but still different. scabbard is wraped in silver and brass. the handle is carabao horn shaped like a snake head? would love to have you opinion guys. blade seems to be laminated traditionally.
Sajen
27th May 2013, 05:43 PM
Hello,

welcome to the forum. this sword don't look Lumad or Bagobo to my eyes but Indonesian, Sulawesi, could be a Alamang of unusual form. Look here and compare, special the ferrule: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10896&highlight=alamang

Regards,

Detlef
Battara
27th May 2013, 08:50 PM
I agree - it is Indonesian and not Lumad.
bathala
28th May 2013, 04:04 AM
i see it seem so that this is an alamang. quality wise what do you guys think?
carlos
29th May 2013, 04:38 PM
Seems indonesian to me too.
Regards
Carlos
Sajen
29th May 2013, 06:48 PM
i see it seem so that this is an alamang. quality wise what do you guys think?

It's Indonesian for sure, most probable fom Sulawesi but I am not sure if you can call it an alamang, I have never seen a handle like this by an alamang. Would like to read the opinion from Michael. It is a nice sword IMHO.

Regards,

Detlef