Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Rencong with Hulu Puntung /rank or status ?

asomotif · 6th January 2010, 01:25 PM

Recently I bought a rencong with hulu puntung and the seller claimed that this type of hilt indicated a high rank within the village.

Based on the information I have, status is mostly determined by the materials (ivory/ silver / gold) and not by the shape.

Any opinions / info on this subject ?

Best regards,
Willem

6th January 2010, 01:25 PM	#1
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,228	Rencong with Hulu Puntung /rank or status ? Recently I bought a rencong with hulu puntung and the seller claimed that this type of hilt indicated a high rank within the village. Based on the information I have, status is mostly determined by the materials (ivory/ silver / gold) and not by the shape. Any opinions / info on this subject ? Best regards, Willem Attached Images Last edited by asomotif; 6th January 2010 at 03:24 PM.