Thank you so much folks. Your support after what happened to me this summer moves me. I thank you all.
Kino, that is a good question. I too think it is talismanic, but the meaning escapes me.
Spunger, I agree that the same craftsman who did this kris did Datu Piang's too. Another reason I am excited about this piece and the connection to Piang.
Just to be clear, the gold band that you circled is in fact both solid, chased, and filigreed - all the above. Also the section circled is also made of 2 parts, both solid. The large section of yellow gold is cast and chased, welded to the swassa. The other part is a band of yellow gold that is cast, chased, and filigreed, not welded but held in place with by wrapped silver wire.
Now as far as the sarimanok is concerned, I will study this further.
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