My Sumba collection and some observations

gp · 18th June 2020, 01:15 AM

Has this handle also some relation with the ancestors / family members ?

Sajen · 19th June 2020, 11:27 PM

Hi Gunar,

Never seen such a handle by a kabeala, could be an expression of Makara or an other mythical snake head. Most interesting. Would be good to know how old your sword is.

Regards,
Detlef

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19th June 2020, 11:27 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,415	Hi Gunar, Never seen such a handle by a kabeala, could be an expression of Makara or an other mythical snake head. Most interesting. Would be good to know how old your sword is. Regards, Detlef