BAT HILTS - Page 2

Royston · 8th July 2011, 12:30 PM

There has been trade between the Arab countries and S.E Asia for a long time.
Does anyone else see a similarity between Nimcha hilts and the bat hilts of the Philippines ?

My question is this:-

Influence or Coincidence ?

All opinions welcome

Regards
Roy

PS:- Now that we are sure that the Minisbad comes from Bichol, I note that this area appears to be predominately Catholic, but was there trade with the Arabs in the past ?

8th July 2011, 12:30 PM	#1
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	BAT HILTS There has been trade between the Arab countries and S.E Asia for a long time. Does anyone else see a similarity between Nimcha hilts and the bat hilts of the Philippines ? My question is this:- Influence or Coincidence ? All opinions welcome Regards Roy PS:- Now that we are sure that the Minisbad comes from Bichol, I note that this area appears to be predominately Catholic, but was there trade with the Arabs in the past ? Attached Images