Sinhala / Sri Lankan Swords?

Prasanna Weerakkody · 3rd November 2012, 03:55 AM

Fernando

Remarkable weapon. Unlike most unusual pieces that may be later modifications of True Kasthana swords, this seem to be a custom made variation on the theme. It must be noted that the workmanship is very much traditional Sinhalese as for all floral and other motifs; but curiously done away with all animal forms.

would be interesting to find out what circumstances caused the artists to make such a deviant and who commissioned it and with what reasons.

What was the reason for avoiding animal forms???

A.alnakkas · 3rd November 2012, 04:13 AM

Nice hilt. Possibly the animal motifs was avoided at the request of a Sinhalese Muslim owner? Or someone who wanted a change.

fernando · 3rd November 2012, 03:16 PM

I regret not being able to contribute with some enligthening. The author/owner simply points out the hilt characteristic as a 'curiosity'

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Prasanna Weerakkody · 4th November 2012, 01:52 AM

I tend to think on same lines as Alnakkas, very likely that it was for a Muslim Chief serving under the Sinhala King as the workman ship seem to be very much from a Sinhala traditional workshop.

3rd November 2012, 03:55 AM	#1
Prasanna Weerakkody Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sri Lanka Posts: 52	Fernando Remarkable weapon. Unlike most unusual pieces that may be later modifications of True Kasthana swords, this seem to be a custom made variation on the theme. It must be noted that the workmanship is very much traditional Sinhalese as for all floral and other motifs; but curiously done away with all animal forms. would be interesting to find out what circumstances caused the artists to make such a deviant and who commissioned it and with what reasons. What was the reason for avoiding animal forms???

3rd November 2012, 04:13 AM	#2
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	Nice hilt. Possibly the animal motifs was avoided at the request of a Sinhalese Muslim owner? Or someone who wanted a change.

3rd November 2012, 03:16 PM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	I regret not being able to contribute with some enligthening. The author/owner simply points out the hilt characteristic as a 'curiosity' .

4th November 2012, 01:52 AM	#4
Prasanna Weerakkody Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sri Lanka Posts: 52	I tend to think on same lines as Alnakkas, very likely that it was for a Muslim Chief serving under the Sinhala King as the workman ship seem to be very much from a Sinhala traditional workshop.