Moro Ivory Kampilan

Battara · 21st November 2007, 01:43 AM

Greetings Friendly Fellow Formites!

I thought I would share a new acquisition - an ivory kampilan!

Blade - not laminated but solid and the tip of the spikelet was broken off. The crossguard is a hollow elephant tusk with a silver staple. The pommel is solid ivory with US-PI coins for eyes (1944 and 1918). Between the pommel and crossguard is a grip made of alternating bands of silver and okir copper-silver alloy bands (I already tested all the metals). The scabbard is open on one side and carved all the way down on one side (though warped). On the top of the pommel is what I believe is boar hair. The mansala looks Maguindanao to me even though the kampilan looks Maranao -

Ian is of the opinion that the coins and the grip are later than the rest of the piece. I am inclined to agree with him. In fact, I believe that the original grip may have been silver or even swaasa.

Any additional information that can help me is very welcome. Enjoy!

Ferguson · 21st November 2007, 02:34 AM

No information from me. I just wanted to say how happy I am for you! Wonderful sword.

Steve

Robert · 21st November 2007, 02:45 AM

This is so way way beyond being a nice puppy. Congratulations!!! This is absolutely beautiful!!!

Robert

rand · 21st November 2007, 04:32 AM

What a great sword.... Sacre Blu!!!! Tell us the story of how you managed to find it......

rand

Bill M · 21st November 2007, 09:10 AM

Very nice, Jose. Congrats!

VANDOO · 21st November 2007, 05:35 PM

CONGRADULATIONS JOSE!!
THE FIND OF A LIFETIME PERHAPS THERE IS STILL HOPE I CAN FIND ONE I CAN AFFORD SOMEDAY

. I HAVE HAD NO LUCK FINDING ONE WITH CARVED WHALE BONE OR IVORY THESE MANY YEARS, YOU ARE A LUCKY MAN

NOW I MUST STOP AND CLEAN THE DROOL OFF MY KEYBOARD

21st November 2007, 01:43 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Moro Ivory Kampilan Greetings Friendly Fellow Formites! I thought I would share a new acquisition - an ivory kampilan! Blade - not laminated but solid and the tip of the spikelet was broken off. The crossguard is a hollow elephant tusk with a silver staple. The pommel is solid ivory with US-PI coins for eyes (1944 and 1918). Between the pommel and crossguard is a grip made of alternating bands of silver and okir copper-silver alloy bands (I already tested all the metals). The scabbard is open on one side and carved all the way down on one side (though warped). On the top of the pommel is what I believe is boar hair. The mansala looks Maguindanao to me even though the kampilan looks Maranao - Ian is of the opinion that the coins and the grip are later than the rest of the piece. I am inclined to agree with him. In fact, I believe that the original grip may have been silver or even swaasa. Any additional information that can help me is very welcome. Enjoy! Attached Images

21st November 2007, 04:32 AM	#4
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Sacre Blu!!!! What a great sword.... Sacre Blu!!!! Tell us the story of how you managed to find it...... rand

21st November 2007, 02:34 AM	#2
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	No information from me. I just wanted to say how happy I am for you! Wonderful sword. Steve

21st November 2007, 02:45 AM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	This is so way way beyond being a nice puppy. Congratulations!!! This is absolutely beautiful!!! Robert

21st November 2007, 09:10 AM	#5
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Very nice, Jose. Congrats!

21st November 2007, 05:35 PM	#6
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	CONGRADULATIONS JOSE!! THE FIND OF A LIFETIME PERHAPS THERE IS STILL HOPE I CAN FIND ONE I CAN AFFORD SOMEDAY . I HAVE HAD NO LUCK FINDING ONE WITH CARVED WHALE BONE OR IVORY THESE MANY YEARS, YOU ARE A LUCKY MAN NOW I MUST STOP AND CLEAN THE DROOL OFF MY KEYBOARD