Help with Identification please

A. G. Maisey · 11th October 2010, 01:05 PM

Thanks for that additional input Kai.

In the interpretations of both Guwaya and Richardus/Rogers there is a clear separation between two groups of hilt forms:-

group 1 is the human + animal + corn + flower motifs, and all these motifs are known as the "gana" form

group 2 is the form from tree roots resembling the human form.

You have raised a doubt in respect of both these translations by identifying a deficiency in grammar. However, I believe that Guwaya is also a native speaker of German, and he seemed not to note this possibility of an alternate interpretation.

Earlier today I emailed Tim Rogers with several questions in respect of this translation, the answers to which, I believe will put the cap on this matter. When I receive a response I will advise.

As for corn-cob = gunungan, that might be another good question for investigation. When and where did this association first get aired?

11th October 2010, 01:05 PM	#16
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,047	Thanks for that additional input Kai. In the interpretations of both Guwaya and Richardus/Rogers there is a clear separation between two groups of hilt forms:- group 1 is the human + animal + corn + flower motifs, and all these motifs are known as the "gana" form group 2 is the form from tree roots resembling the human form. You have raised a doubt in respect of both these translations by identifying a deficiency in grammar. However, I believe that Guwaya is also a native speaker of German, and he seemed not to note this possibility of an alternate interpretation. Earlier today I emailed Tim Rogers with several questions in respect of this translation, the answers to which, I believe will put the cap on this matter. When I receive a response I will advise. As for corn-cob = gunungan, that might be another good question for investigation. When and where did this association first get aired?