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Hi, Everyone,
Here's one that you might find interesting. Pommel made out of very old ivory, probably dugong. The pommel shape is similiar to that of Datu Piang's sword (please see his website) ![]() Arabic writing (?) on the blade and a scabbard with bone on it. 18th, 19th century. What makes this sword more attractive is a carving of a moro vinta (small, fast boat) on both sides of the handle, tossed on huge waves, and a large shark or whale below the water's surface. I discovered this depiction after I bought it. The seller said that he didn't notice it at all, and said that he should have asked for a much higher price for it, had he effectively seen the high seas scene. ![]() It is all of 29.05 inches; blade is 23.40 inches of solid, sharp steel. ![]() ![]() Enjoy! vince vince |
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Nice and interesting piece. Not sure about the vinta, but I can see that it remembles a vinta. Anyway, the hilt looks older than the blade. The blade looks to be Maguinanao and perhaps made in the 1930s-early 1940s at the latest.
Is the ganga truly separate or is there just a line there? I ask because this was a transitional time where the separate ganga was being replaced by an engraved line to simulate a separate ganga. Nice piece in any case. LIke the talismanic diamonds on the blade. Also is the blade laminated? |
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Hello Battara!
Yes, there is a clear and real separation to the gangya. No blade lamination is evident. take care. vince |
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Oh
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Pictures of separate gangya and lamination on blade.
best regards, vince |
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Hello Vince,
That's a great kris, congrats! Another vote for a Maguindanao blade from the early 20th c. (or possibly turn of the century). Hilt does look older indeed. Could you please try to do a pencil rubbing of the engraving on the blade and post a close-up (easier to take an undistorted pic from the paper than shiny metal)? TIA! Please let me know whenever you decide to part with it! ![]() Regards, Kai |
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BTW, I'm not sure that what the close-up shows is laminations (could also be an storage artifact). I do think that this is likely to be a laminated blade and that it deserves an etch. Have a look in the archives and feel free to PM for details!
Regards, Kai |
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Hi Kai!
Here are pics of the markings. Sorry for the delay, and here's hoping they're not upside down ![]() ![]() Be well and thanks. vince |
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