SUNDANG - Blaan Sword and Sheath for Sword

Annotated text (Blaan Kastulen June, 2022)

Confirmed as SUNDANG (one-sided-blade kris).A Malay or Indonesian blade introduced by the Maguindanon to the Blaan due to their close ties of friendship and kinship. Used as a fighting weapon against enemy or as a decorative material in the house if not in used.

Original Text

(From reference card of the Field Museum Catalogue Number: 129504) 

Sundang. South Central Mindanao.  Bilaan. A Moro Kris used as a man's fighting knife. Wooden sheath has been broken and repaired.

Field Museum Catalogue Number: 129504

(Note: all instances of either B'laan, Bilaan or Bila-an in the Mapping Database have been changed to Blaan after specific requests from the Blaan of Sarangani Province June 2022. This would differ from the terminology in the original record, which is considered derogatory by the Blaan.)

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