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carlos 24th January 2021 04:20 PM
What is this? Mandau or kampilan?
 
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Looking for new kampilan images I have found this piece of a ended auction.
What is this?
I have never seen one like this...
Thanks in advance
Carlos

Battara 24th January 2021 06:42 PM
Modern made Borneo kampilan?

carlos 24th January 2021 08:52 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Battara
Modern made Borneo kampilan?
I supose made to the tourist market, but is possible based un a antique piece?
Thanks again

Battara 25th January 2021 02:05 AM
Looks like the blade is based on the mandau, and the hilt is definitely newer. In fact, the carving motifs on the hilt appear Borneo Dayak as well.

Though it is true that the Dayak also had kampilans, they didn't look like this early on.

David 25th January 2021 05:30 PM
The blade is mandau in profile, but it does not appear to be convex one side and concave on the other as mandau tend to be. :shrug:

Sajen 25th January 2021 06:06 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by carlos
I supose made to the tourist market, but is possible based un a antique piece?
Thanks again
Hello Carlos,

Agree with the first part and disagree with the second part of your prahse.

Regards,
Detlef


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