Garuda Kris

Ian · 25th March 2023, 12:51 AM

Hi Gavin,

This is a very interesting observation that you make. I think that this picture is the most compelling evidence that you presented.

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The positioning and shape of the "flower" in each example is very similar indeed. Your thesis that the familiar kakatua pommel (or sarimanok as some call it) on Moro kris hearkens back to an earlier representation of garuda will set the cat among the pigeons so to speak.

An innovative idea and worthy of discussion, perhaps in its own thread.

25th March 2023, 12:51 AM	#11
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,200	Hi Gavin, This is a very interesting observation that you make. I think that this picture is the most compelling evidence that you presented. The positioning and shape of the "flower" in each example is very similar indeed. Your thesis that the familiar kakatua pommel (or sarimanok as some call it) on Moro kris hearkens back to an earlier representation of garuda will set the cat among the pigeons so to speak. An innovative idea and worthy of discussion, perhaps in its own thread.