Imported Middle Eastern Sword ( Kampilan)

SanibelSwassa · 22nd December 2023, 01:20 PM

Also I think we may have an answer as to the wholes in the guard section from the last pictures I posted of more intact Kampilan. It appears that there were sometimes other talismanic elements included in the form. These can be seen as discs or possibly colored stone or metal piercings to the hilt guard. From the limited pictures available I can’t tell if these were just nailed in or if they actually went all the through, but it’s a possible explanation.

Gavin Nugent · 27th December 2023, 11:19 AM

I was pondering this piece this evening, when I noticed there was the remains of a staple protruding from one of the holes...

All other holes are clear, whilst this one retains a brick like mortar and the remains of a staple slightly protruding from both sides.

The things you notice when you aren't looking.

22nd December 2023, 01:20 PM	#1
SanibelSwassa Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Sanibel Florida Posts: 104	Also I think we may have an answer as to the wholes in the guard section from the last pictures I posted of more intact Kampilan. It appears that there were sometimes other talismanic elements included in the form. These can be seen as discs or possibly colored stone or metal piercings to the hilt guard. From the limited pictures available I can’t tell if these were just nailed in or if they actually went all the through, but it’s a possible explanation. Attached Images

27th December 2023, 11:19 AM	#2
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	I was pondering this piece this evening, when I noticed there was the remains of a staple protruding from one of the holes... All other holes are clear, whilst this one retains a brick like mortar and the remains of a staple slightly protruding from both sides. The things you notice when you aren't looking. Attached Images