Odd Visayan Ivory Kris Dagger?

Nonoy Tan · 6th November 2012, 10:59 AM

The Chinese characters on the coin is perhaps evidence that the anthropomorphic design is originally Chinese (????), but not necessarily the same as the Visayan anthropomorphic design which may have a different origin.

Finding out what "ta" (big) and "tien" (sky) represents and why they were added to the Spanish coin may give a clue regarding the history of this dagger. The coin experts may know.

I am inclined to agree with Nacho that the hilt was perhaps made by Chinese artisans based outside China.

6th November 2012, 10:59 AM	#6
Nonoy Tan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 293	The Chinese characters on the coin is perhaps evidence that the anthropomorphic design is originally Chinese (????), but not necessarily the same as the Visayan anthropomorphic design which may have a different origin. Finding out what "ta" (big) and "tien" (sky) represents and why they were added to the Spanish coin may give a clue regarding the history of this dagger. The coin experts may know. I am inclined to agree with Nacho that the hilt was perhaps made by Chinese artisans based outside China.