A very nice keping for our records

Sajen · 25th June 2023, 10:44 PM

Hi Ian,
Thank you for further information about this nice sword!

Regards,
Detlef

Ian · 26th June 2023, 12:26 AM

I posted this one five years ago. At the time, it was discussed that the Mandaya attribution was probably wrong, and that this was more likely a Maranao piece made in the mid-20th C. Having seen a few more of this type, I'm even more inclined to label it as Maranao, even though it may have been collected from a Mandayan man.

Similar upturned ends to the guard.

Battara · 27th June 2023, 02:58 AM

I agree with Ian that this is a Maranao manufacture and I agree with his age estimate.

These were picked up later by Maranao and the okir designs would also be Maranao.

26th June 2023, 12:26 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,523	I posted this one five years ago. At the time, it was discussed that the Mandaya attribution was probably wrong, and that this was more likely a Maranao piece made in the mid-20th C. Having seen a few more of this type, I'm even more inclined to label it as Maranao, even though it may have been collected from a Mandayan man. Similar upturned ends to the guard. Attached Images

25th June 2023, 10:44 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,417	Hi Ian, Thank you for further information about this nice sword! Regards, Detlef

27th June 2023, 02:58 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	I agree with Ian that this is a Maranao manufacture and I agree with his age estimate. These were picked up later by Maranao and the okir designs would also be Maranao.