Klewang Sumatra

KuKulzA28 · 2nd June 2011, 03:35 PM

I see... I wonder why they chose Makara as a popular motif on swords, perhaps because of the fierceness of crocodiles... Did the coming and popularity of Islam start to change the Hindu and animist stylistic elements of the weapons? I've heard that Islamic beliefs forbid the carving of idols, animals, etc. on hilt - not sure if it's true.

The sword hilt you just provided an image for - is that a very reduced and stylized form of Makara?

2nd June 2011, 03:35 PM	#30
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	I see... I wonder why they chose Makara as a popular motif on swords, perhaps because of the fierceness of crocodiles... Did the coming and popularity of Islam start to change the Hindu and animist stylistic elements of the weapons? I've heard that Islamic beliefs forbid the carving of idols, animals, etc. on hilt - not sure if it's true. The sword hilt you just provided an image for - is that a very reduced and stylized form of Makara?