Kampilan question

Jazz · 17th September 2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

I must agree with Kai, this is probably a ceremonial piece since it has the hair, but not a high status datu class piece. Those would be covered with some silver or even ivory.

This piece had silver coins for eyes and of course the hair.

Still a nice piece.

Hi Battara,
With the catchphrase "ceremonial weapon", I've always been preplexed by this but I always wonder what type of ceremony do the Moros do to warrant a different weapon altogether? Thank you in advance.

Gapar

Battara · 17th September 2009, 11:06 PM

Ceremonial would include special occasions like weddings, dances, meetings with other nobility, etc.

For these the weaponry needs to show the special status of the wearer and is not to be used in battle.

Jazz · 19th September 2009, 01:41 AM

Thank you batara. I have no idea the Moros wear different weapons for different occasions.

Sajen · 14th February 2010, 08:34 PM

Here the first step of restoration. The hilt have got new "eyes", two 20 Centavos coins from 1916/1918 and the blade a decent clean from rust. The inlays at the tip of the blade are from copper and brass. Next step will be that the handle will get new hair. I have got white goat hair. What you will do? Shall I let the hair white or shall I give the hair a coloration and when yes which colour?

Regards,

Detlef

Rick · 14th February 2010, 08:52 PM

According to Cato, black and deep red were popular colors; there are also shown hilts with lighter grey/white hair in the book .

He also suggests that the hairy ones were more for ceremony; that claim I would take with a grain of salt .

Sajen · 14th February 2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

According to Cato, black and deep red were popular colors; there are also shown hilts with lighter grey/white hair in the book .

He also suggests that the hairy ones were more for ceremony; that claim I would take with a grain of salt .

Thank you Rick, since it seems that the hair original have had deep red colour I will give the hair a coloration in this colour.

Battara · 15th February 2010, 01:21 AM

I love it when kampilans get their eyes back - makes them come alive.

14th February 2010, 08:34 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,212	Here the first step of restoration. The hilt have got new "eyes", two 20 Centavos coins from 1916/1918 and the blade a decent clean from rust. The inlays at the tip of the blade are from copper and brass. Next step will be that the handle will get new hair. I have got white goat hair. What you will do? Shall I let the hair white or shall I give the hair a coloration and when yes which colour? Regards, Detlef Attached Images

17th September 2009, 11:06 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Ceremonial would include special occasions like weddings, dances, meetings with other nobility, etc. For these the weaponry needs to show the special status of the wearer and is not to be used in battle.

19th September 2009, 01:41 AM	#3
Jazz Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 44	Thank you batara. I have no idea the Moros wear different weapons for different occasions.

14th February 2010, 08:52 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	According to Cato, black and deep red were popular colors; there are also shown hilts with lighter grey/white hair in the book . He also suggests that the hairy ones were more for ceremony; that claim I would take with a grain of salt .

15th February 2010, 01:21 AM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	I love it when kampilans get their eyes back - makes them come alive.