Klewang Sumatra

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by KuKulzA28

Hindu influence? What makes you say that?

I'm not yet very good at differentiating different stylistic differences that could be attributed to Islamic, Hindu, or local beliefs...

Vinny,

I note it because of the hilt shape referred to is to me that of the Makara;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makara_(Hindu_mythology)

See also the image attached.

This text is translated text from Wiki;

"Before the entry of Islam, the people who inhabit the island of Lombok in a row of belief animism , dynamism and Hindu"

I understand aspects of the old Hindu culture is still present in places and more so I would suggest in the age of these swords.

Gav