Unusual ? Moro kris

Sajen · 25th December 2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Spunjer

Detlef, i can, up to a point, see adding a baka-baka. but the problem with the plate is, we don't have a clue of its significance. is it merely for decoration, or does it have anything to do with something else? by adding a plain plate, what would be the significance of it? i was told at one time that having talismanic symbols is not by choice of the warrior. i thought about this and it make sense. as superstitious as these warriors were, you would think all blades will have some type of magical symbols. the plate might have some type of magical significance for all we know.

Ron, yes, at this point of view I have to agree.

Battara · 26th December 2012, 01:12 AM

Since my name has been mentioned several times, I would like to way in a little.

It is always a difficult issue to restore a piece or not. Some recreation is involved, although what I do is based on research on the tribal art patterns, other tribal pieces, the time period of development, etc.

I guess a bigger question is how much restoration? I figure that radical restoration that either involves replacing half the original work could be called reconstruction, or if it means swapping/cobbling pieces together then it could be called a monstrosity. I would not apply this to newly made pieces.

This particular piece in question seems to be on the borderline, especially since this involves the soul of the piece - the blade. It would require more than just replacing lost inlay.

26th December 2012, 01:12 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Since my name has been mentioned several times, I would like to way in a little. It is always a difficult issue to restore a piece or not. Some recreation is involved, although what I do is based on research on the tribal art patterns, other tribal pieces, the time period of development, etc. I guess a bigger question is how much restoration? I figure that radical restoration that either involves replacing half the original work could be called reconstruction, or if it means swapping/cobbling pieces together then it could be called a monstrosity. I would not apply this to newly made pieces. This particular piece in question seems to be on the borderline, especially since this involves the soul of the piece - the blade. It would require more than just replacing lost inlay.