Unusual Piras

Ian · 25th February 2005, 12:28 PM

Spunger:

I could be wrong about the age, but that's my best guess. Versions from the early 20th C. have much longer projections at the back of the hilt, with hilts that look just like documented 19th C pira. More recent hilts seem to have morphed into almost an exaggerated kakatua. Two of yours show this feature, with quite prominent forward-projecting "beaks." That forward projection is virtually absent (or very minimal) on older pieces. This kakatua appearance, and the designs on the brass, are two features that make me think these pira are not coming from Yakan sources.

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25th February 2005, 12:28 PM	#10
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,367	Spunger: I could be wrong about the age, but that's my best guess. Versions from the early 20th C. have much longer projections at the back of the hilt, with hilts that look just like documented 19th C pira. More recent hilts seem to have morphed into almost an exaggerated kakatua. Two of yours show this feature, with quite prominent forward-projecting "beaks." That forward projection is virtually absent (or very minimal) on older pieces. This kakatua appearance, and the designs on the brass, are two features that make me think these pira are not coming from Yakan sources.