Some Philippines kris from my collection

Amuk Murugul · 25th June 2010, 08:39 PM

Hullo everybody,

It appears to me:
- that all three have a separate section at the base of the blade.
- the top blade is the oldest; c. mid-1800's.
- the two top blades follow the 'classic' protocol.
- the cockatoo on the top blade is the practical variant of the classical form.
- the other two cockatoos are what is usually referred to as the 'stylised Mindanaw' form.
- the top two pieces come from northern Kalimantan while the third one is a Mindanaw blade.

Best,

25th June 2010, 08:39 PM	#11
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 472	Observation Comment :) Hullo everybody, It appears to me: - that all three have a separate section at the base of the blade. - the top blade is the oldest; c. mid-1800's. - the two top blades follow the 'classic' protocol. - the cockatoo on the top blade is the practical variant of the classical form. - the other two cockatoos are what is usually referred to as the 'stylised Mindanaw' form. - the top two pieces come from northern Kalimantan while the third one is a Mindanaw blade. Best, Last edited by Amuk Murugul; 25th June 2010 at 08:53 PM.