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OAL - 29" supposed to be 17th - 18th century South Indian sword.
Would like opinions and comments. |
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No offense Bill , but that sword for some reason doesn't look 300 + yrs old .
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It is is very good shape for anything approximating its stated age. I don't know how to really judge these things, but if you look on page 322 of Anthony Tirri's book he calls it a "Nair fighting sword -- 18th century". I was going back to edit my post and add the part about Tirri when Rick answered. I would think that "Nair" and "fighting sword" are in conflict if the Nair is another way to spell Newyar / temple sword that was used in religious rituals. Could Nair mean a subcult? Another group? I don't know anything more about it and would appreciate some more comments. Last edited by Bill Marsh; 14th September 2006 at 02:07 AM. |
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Maybe the Mods should combine your thread with Andy's.
![]() http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3164 Anyway, i agree with Rick, looks more 19thC to me.....but who cares! ![]() |
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Bill:
Could you tell us more about the materials in this sword. There are features here that are new to me for a S. Indian flamboyant sword. I've not seen any with such a single broad fuller and such a heavily recurved blade. Also, the hilt seems odd in its construction, especially the handle and arrangement of the "plates" at the end. Do they jingle when the sword is shaken? Perhaps Artzi could shed some more light on this style. There are some discordant features that make me think it might be a 19th C. version of an earlier sword. In any case it is a beautiful sword. Regards, Ian. P.S. "Nair" is the name given to Hindus living in SW India along the Malabar Coast in what are now the states of Karnataka and Kerala. |
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Malabar is an area where the Theyyam live. I have a great interest in them! Is the Nair like the Newar or Newyar? Now we are getting someplace. I will send this link to Artzi and see what light he can shed on it. |
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