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27th November 2013, 02:57 AM | #1 |
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Moro Pira
Hello all,
My newly acquired Pira. From the listing Dimensions: Total length 28 3/4 inches - 73cm Blade length: 18 1/8 inches - 46cm Blade width (widest part): 2 5/16 inches (5.9cm) Blade thickness: 5/32 inch - 0.4cm The hilt is finely crafted of horn. Any comments greatly appreciated |
27th November 2013, 02:58 AM | #2 |
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couple more photos
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27th November 2013, 07:57 AM | #3 |
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Hi Imas!
What a cool sword - congratulations on the addition! How old do you think it is? Also, I have been wondering if there are any geographical, cultural or temporal differences in the origin of different Pira forms? I haven't seen many myself, but those I have seen, seem to fall into two categories: The form you show here, often with a horn hilt, and the form with a hilt of pinuti wood, reminiscent of a cockatua-barong hilt with a dramatically extended dorsal crest. Thanks for sharing your new treasure! Cordially, - Thor |
27th November 2013, 08:42 AM | #4 |
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Thanks Thor,
The age listed in the auction was pre-ww2 but I have no idea. I'm not sure of the significance of the tapering handle protrusion. I'm new to this Moro edged weapons thing so I'm pretty much a rank amateur. best wishes . |
28th November 2013, 05:40 AM | #5 |
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hello,
this style of pira are most likely post WW2. the older piras has a distinct type of handle, and shorter ferrule. here are couple links that you can compare it with: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=pira http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=pira |
28th November 2013, 09:26 AM | #6 |
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thanks Spunjer
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