Mindanao sundang for comments

henri · 3rd May 2011, 09:59 PM

I agree with Jose that the grip area doesn't appear to be Moro work. The scabbard looks like later Sulu work (WW2?) and the blade could also be from there. BTW, what are the dimensions?

While there are hints that the separation line may only be engraved, it does look like being done deep and also the rest of the blade shows pretty good workmanship for 20th century work - I'd suggest probing with a fine needle to verify. In any case, my guess would be 1920-1940.

Regards,
Kai

Thank you Kai for your kind reply .

The blade is 550 mm and with the hilt the overall length is 710 mm .
It s not a separate ganja . Asang asang probably a mix of coper and brass .

I agree the hilt is recently made with kalaw-kalaw octogonal style top
Sheath and blade from Sulu origin ? I will do some more research but not yet sure you are 100% !
Anyway , I will keep you posted and thank you again for your comments .

Henri

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3rd May 2011, 09:59 PM	#5
henri Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 81	I agree with Jose that the grip area doesn't appear to be Moro work. The scabbard looks like later Sulu work (WW2?) and the blade could also be from there. BTW, what are the dimensions? While there are hints that the separation line may only be engraved, it does look like being done deep and also the rest of the blade shows pretty good workmanship for 20th century work - I'd suggest probing with a fine needle to verify. In any case, my guess would be 1920-1940. Regards, Kai Thank you Kai for your kind reply . The blade is 550 mm and with the hilt the overall length is 710 mm . It s not a separate ganja . Asang asang probably a mix of coper and brass . I agree the hilt is recently made with kalaw-kalaw octogonal style top Sheath and blade from Sulu origin ? I will do some more research but not yet sure you are 100% ! Anyway , I will keep you posted and thank you again for your comments . Henri