The designations of "Metro Kachin" and "Shan" seen in a particular classification scheme may not be correct with respect to the ivory hilt styles. We do see substantial cross over in styles between Kachin and Shan styles among Burman groups. The "Metro" designation implies the adaptation of these respective styles outside their home territories, primarily by Burman groups living in more populated centers. The Kachin, of course, occupy mainly the northern and NW states, while the Shan are mainly in the NE states. Burmans are mainly lowlanders,
The classification system that you refer to takes into account hilt styles, but is also based on blade geometry and scabbard styles. Hope this helps.
Ian.
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Originally Posted by cedric Le Dauphin
hi! everyone
Thank you all for your replies.
I also found out the subject was kalmasapada carrying Sutasoma. For your info these handles have been brought back in Europe in the 30's.
Where I'm mixed, it's the ethnic attribution.
On one side I have "Metro Kachin" and the other I have "sham". not beeing a specialist of this region, i don't even know if they are the same people, close neighbours or from distant regions.
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