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15th August 2020, 01:19 PM | #1 |
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LUMAD KRIS
Hi friends,
From my father's collection: a kris from the Subanen tribe in Mindanao (Zamboanga del Sur). Hoof designed pommel. Hilt and scabbard with 'nylon-like' rope and rope. Note: owned by a princess of the tribe (as claimed). Regards Yves |
15th August 2020, 01:52 PM | #2 |
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Hi Yves:
That's an interesting provenance. The blade is probably Maguindanao in manufacture, like many Lumad kris. It has a very dark patina and appears to be quite old--I think it is from the 19th C. Is there anything about this sword and scabbard that specifically indicates links to the Subanen tribe? Ian. |
15th August 2020, 07:45 PM | #3 |
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And may we please see better pictures?
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15th August 2020, 08:46 PM | #4 |
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16th August 2020, 01:53 AM | #5 |
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This might also help.
From these pictures it looks like a Maguindanao scabbard and blade, but more in line with the 1950s or later. |
16th August 2020, 10:50 AM | #6 |
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LUMAD KRIS
Hi friends,
Here are additional pictures of the blade. While holding and taking new pictures, I have noticed that the supposedly hilt wrap is not 'nylon' or something. On closer inspection (with a magnifying glass)- I can see that it's some sort of fine 'rattan' or any other twine (that is a first to me). The shiny effect on this material (because of age) make it looks nylon. And of course, the fine rope on the scabbard. Provenance: according to my father, it came from the Subanen tribe (along with a spear- which head is made of BRASS-to ward off evil?) and used by a female shaman. The length is the wood for the spear is very short (only for a female's normal height). I will post its picture as I get them (they're in my father's gallery in the province). This kris is allegedly owned by a princess (which i cannot post her name). It was a field collection. This kris may have been of Maguindanaoan origin and it found its way to the Subanen tribe. Regards Yves |
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