Origin of the kampilan?

VVV · 14th November 2008, 08:58 PM

Tim,

Here is another African example but what does that have to do with the discussion of kampilan?
Isn't it obvious that some curator made a mistake, like they often do.
And don't we all recognise which weapons that don't belong in the picture and which ones that do?

Michael

Tim Simmons · 14th November 2008, 09:08 PM

Exactly!!! how trust worthy is the legacy left to us. Especially when it is 4 or more centuries ago. Museums are the depository of what we assume to be current knowledge. Which is cearly in question in some areas.

14th November 2008, 08:58 PM	#1
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Tim, Here is another African example but what does that have to do with the discussion of kampilan? Isn't it obvious that some curator made a mistake, like they often do. And don't we all recognise which weapons that don't belong in the picture and which ones that do? Michael Attached Images

14th November 2008, 09:08 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	Exactly!!! how trust worthy is the legacy left to us. Especially when it is 4 or more centuries ago. Museums are the depository of what we assume to be current knowledge. Which is cearly in question in some areas.