KALIS BISAYA

[kino]

Amuk Murugul, you have a nice collection of swords. Thanks for sharing.

Originally Posted by Amuk Murugul

1. Name: Awang Semaoen

Classication: Kalis Siam Sikoe Walik BISAJA Kalamantan
Blade: LxOALxWxT=51.5x64x10.65x0.83cm.
Handle:Sari Manoek
Integrated Ngganja

I have a question about the descriptions, what does Awang mean? I noticed that 1-5 have Awang in their names. Also, the classification for #1, is Siam Sekoe, does Siam mean 9?
It's interesting that the descriptive on the handle is Sari Manoek, Spunjer had started a thread on his theory that Moro pommels that have been called kakatua's are believed to be the Sarimanok. Does the Bisaja's of Kalimantan refer to these hilts/pommels as Sari Manoek?
BTW, I wouldn't mind adding any of your kalis to my collection..