Kampilan for coment
 

Hi Guys,

Here a kampilan from me , Can someone help me with the age etc..?

The hilt has some nice carving , the hair is from the hair dresser :p A little point of the sepiklet is broken of....nice laminated blade.

Like to hear youre comments,

(sorry for the bad photo,s

Thanks!


Danny

Well, this is Maranao, mid to late 1800s, and perhaps ceremonial. Well preserved. Once had an iron or brass/bronze guard.

Hi Battara,

Thanks for youre reply !!

Why do u think it could be a cerimonial piece?


Danny

Hi Danny,
Very nice piece! Whats the round inset in the handle? Is it a coin?

Gene

Hi Gene,

Thanks !

Yes it,s a old coin , i cant read anymore wat is wriiten on it.

Do u also have a opinion about the age ?

I don't know much about this type of sword, but I do like coins.
Can you get a closeup of the coin?

Thats nice. Yours looks like it has an afro. :D jk

Hmm i was thinking to give it curls...haha

Sorry, a little joke.:D

Nice Kamp Danny.
Bring it along when you visit me next time..

Gr,
Maurice

eikel ! :p

I will bring it along next time.

According to Cato, most of these with hair were used for ceremonial purposes.

Danny, nice kampilan! Thanks for sharing the photos.

Battara, I realize that discerning the features of a kampilan can be tricky ... i.e., for a beginner like moi :D

Yet on the other hand for somebody who's been at this for some time ... i.e., yourself :) the subtle features can easily be recognized.

Would you mind further sharing your thoughts on how the kampilan may have truly been a Maranao piece?

Thanks in advance! :)

Ok, well, here are 2 things that tell me it is Maranao:

a) the style of okir used is Maranao

b) the type of pommel form is Maranao (as opposed to that used in Borneo)

Battara, thanks for the comments! :)

Hi Guys,


Thanks everyone for the comment.


kind regards,

danny