Kampilan for coment

[danny1976]

Hi Guys,

Here a kampilan from me , Can someone help me with the age etc..?

The hilt has some nice carving , the hair is from the hair dresser :p A little point of the sepiklet is broken of....nice laminated blade.

Like to hear youre comments,

(sorry for the bad photo,s

Thanks!


Danny

[Battara]

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

[danny1976]

Hi Battara,

Thanks for youre reply !!

Why do u think it could be a cerimonial piece?


Danny

[Atlantia]

Hi Danny,
Very nice piece! Whats the round inset in the handle? Is it a coin?

Gene

[danny1976]

Hi Gene,

Thanks !

Yes it,s a old coin , i cant read anymore wat is wriiten on it.

Do u also have a opinion about the age ?

[Atlantia]

Hi Gene,

Thanks !

Yes it,s a old coin , i cant read anymore wat is wriiten on it.

Do u also have a opinion about the age ?

I don't know much about this type of sword, but I do like coins.
Can you get a closeup of the coin?

[Dimasalang]

Thats nice. Yours looks like it has an afro. :D jk

[danny1976]

Hmm i was thinking to give it curls...haha

[Maurice]

Hmm i was thinking to give it curls...hahaSorry, a little joke.:D

Nice Kamp Danny.
Bring it along when you visit me next time..

Gr,
Maurice

[danny1976]

eikel ! :p

I will bring it along next time.

[Battara]

Hi Battara,

Thanks for youre reply !!

Why do u think it could be a cerimonial piece?


Danny
According to Cato, most of these with hair were used for ceremonial purposes.

[migueldiaz]

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 :D

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]

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]

Battara, thanks for the comments! :)

[danny1976]

Hi Guys,


Thanks everyone for the comment.


kind regards,

danny