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I have a question about this Jimpul. The handle and sheath contain stylized shapes of items that I cannot identify. No-1: Someone who knew a lot about Krissen assumed that because of Arabic influences it might be the word "Allah".
I can't trace no. 2 to a Dayak motif either. nr-3 ; the scabbard seems to me the "Tree of life". Is there anyone out there who can make sense of this? |
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Hello Godfried,
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I don't see anything coming even close - even given that illiterate artisans often garble up scripture! Quote:
BTW, some of the Iban hilts seem to favor more "geometric/stylized" design compared to the more "floral" carvings by other groups. Quote:
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Please be aware, i know nothing about Mandau and Dayaks art.
But for me the hilt kind of biface for me, no 1. is a dragon and no 2. is a wild pig |
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Hello Godfried,
That is a very nice jimpul. Unfortunately I do not share your urge to identify and name the motifs on dayak art. You can check the "sold" section of mytribalart, there are several jimpuls with similar hilts there. Most probably also without specific names for the motifs. Best regards, Willem |
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