Golok or Pedang (Indonesian)

Battara · 27th November 2005, 12:57 AM

I agree that it is difficult to tell if it is a representation of a makara or not, especially since they need to use the vegitable motifs instead of images outright to keep the Islamic principle in the Qur'an against graven images. Same idea applies to the Malasians and Moros. Think of the cockatu bird head made of stylized vegitable (okir) designs. I know that Java and Sumatra are Muslim areas.

Spunjer · 27th November 2005, 06:01 AM

wow! thanks for the lively response, lol. really learning a lot about this piece from reading everyone's posts... also, thanks for the links.
my next question is; is there a way to know the age of this sword whether if it's an older one or a later type?

27th November 2005, 12:57 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	I agree that it is difficult to tell if it is a representation of a makara or not, especially since they need to use the vegitable motifs instead of images outright to keep the Islamic principle in the Qur'an against graven images. Same idea applies to the Malasians and Moros. Think of the cockatu bird head made of stylized vegitable (okir) designs. I know that Java and Sumatra are Muslim areas.

27th November 2005, 06:01 AM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	wow! thanks for the lively response, lol. really learning a lot about this piece from reading everyone's posts... also, thanks for the links. my next question is; is there a way to know the age of this sword whether if it's an older one or a later type?