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Ian · 14th January 2025, 03:04 AM

Hello Yves. Welcome back.

I believe this is a 20th C piece based on the the treatment of the incised designs at the base of the blade and the likelihood (IMHO) that the gangya may not be separated from the rest of the blade--you should be able to tell better with the sword in hand. It looks to be completely Sulu in manufacture. Because you brought it back from Basilan, do you know whether it was made by the Yakan?

The pommel looks somewhat unusual. Has the beak of the kakatua been broken off, or was it made the way it looks now?

Regards,

Ian

14th January 2025, 03:04 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,333	Hello Yves. Welcome back. I believe this is a 20th C piece based on the the treatment of the incised designs at the base of the blade and the likelihood (IMHO) that the gangya may not be separated from the rest of the blade--you should be able to tell better with the sword in hand. It looks to be completely Sulu in manufacture. Because you brought it back from Basilan, do you know whether it was made by the Yakan? The pommel looks somewhat unusual. Has the beak of the kakatua been broken off, or was it made the way it looks now? Regards, Ian