Origin of this hilt type

Alam Shah · 22nd February 2007, 07:06 AM

Hi all, attached are pictures of a hilt type in the kerdas form.
Where is this form found? Where does it originated from?

The hilt cup is not original to the piece, (just a decoration).

Does anyone have information regarding this form, pictures of similar examples... Any help would be appreciated.

Alam Shah · 5th March 2007, 12:56 AM

More pictures to help identify this hilt type.

Based on the stocky size, I think it is a Penghulu (chieftain) type.

Marcokeris · 5th March 2007, 11:36 AM

Could be similar to handle type: "fish that is eating another little fish"

Battara · 6th March 2007, 12:42 AM

This looks Bugis to me.

Alam Shah · 6th March 2007, 03:46 AM

Marco,
An interesting thought and a good lead ... I'll check it out. Thanks.

Battara,
Yes... It does looks Bugis, thanks.
Any idea which region it was used or originated from?

Imho, the sheath, is a "chieftain" type, but the aesthetics are different.

Alam Shah.

Battara · 7th March 2007, 01:32 AM

Possibly Suluwesi?

22nd February 2007, 07:06 AM	#1
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Origin of this hilt type Hi all, attached are pictures of a hilt type in the kerdas form. Where is this form found? Where does it originated from? The hilt cup is not original to the piece, (just a decoration). Does anyone have information regarding this form, pictures of similar examples... Any help would be appreciated. Attached Images Last edited by Alam Shah; 23rd February 2007 at 01:15 AM.

5th March 2007, 12:56 AM	#2
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	More pictures to help identify this hilt type. Based on the stocky size, I think it is a Penghulu (chieftain) type. Attached Images

5th March 2007, 11:36 AM	#3
Marcokeris Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 928	Could be similar to handle type: "fish that is eating another little fish"

6th March 2007, 12:42 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,278	This looks Bugis to me.

6th March 2007, 03:46 AM	#5
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Marco, An interesting thought and a good lead ... I'll check it out. Thanks. Battara, Yes... It does looks Bugis, thanks. Any idea which region it was used or originated from? Imho, the sheath, is a "chieftain" type, but the aesthetics are different. Alam Shah.

7th March 2007, 01:32 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,278	Possibly Suluwesi?