"Artistic License" With a Moro Kampillan

Ian · 3rd August 2018, 01:53 AM

Hi Charles:

Nice kampilan and a well done repair. The use of whale bone is entirely consistent with the culture, particularly on Maranao kampilan, and I like the overall effect. Best I have been able to determine is that coins for the "eyes" seems to have been a late 19th/early 20th C fashion (at least judging from the age of the coins). Is that your experience too? I would not be surprised if your kampilan was mid- to late- 19th C manufacture.

Another nice piece for your collection.

Ian.

3rd August 2018, 01:53 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,395	Hi Charles: Nice kampilan and a well done repair. The use of whale bone is entirely consistent with the culture, particularly on Maranao kampilan, and I like the overall effect. Best I have been able to determine is that coins for the "eyes" seems to have been a late 19th/early 20th C fashion (at least judging from the age of the coins). Is that your experience too? I would not be surprised if your kampilan was mid- to late- 19th C manufacture. Another nice piece for your collection. Ian.