Philippine Kris or Keris

[aerosick]

I see where the pommel is more in the shape of the sarimanok bird rather than the cockatua. My wife is originally from Cebu, Philippines. I asked her if she had ever heard of the mythical "sarimanok" bird. She said "Sure! It's the Logo of a Philippine TV Network"!

Billy

[Amuk Murugul]

Originally Posted by aerosick

..... cockatua. ..... "sarimanok" bird.

Hullo Billy,

- The original meaning of 'sarimanok' was 'essentially/fundamentally bird', referring to the pommel's general shape.

- As for 'cockatua', the original meaning was 'spiny parrot', referring to the head-plumage, which resembles spines/spikes.

Best,

[aerosick]

Originally Posted by Amuk Murugul

Hullo Billy,

- The original meaning of 'sarimanok' was 'essentially/fundamentally bird', referring to the pommel's general shape.

- As for 'cockatua', the original meaning was 'spiny parrot', referring to the head-plumage, which resembles spines/spikes.

Best,

That makes a clearer picture in my old head. I'm learning more and more every day here.

Thanks!

Billy

[aerosick]

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