Sword (Kampilan)
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A long sword of the Iranun people originally from Mindanao. These people also migrated to North Borneo, Sulawesi and Timor bringing their kampilan with them. The old hilt on this kampilan is unusually well carved. The bird on this guard is a unique feature.
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Physical Object
Identifier
1921.04.0036
Origin
Iranun of Mindanao
Materials
iron
Physical Dimensions
Length: 92 cm
Acquisition Date
1921
Display status
Not on display
References
http://collections.smvk.se/carlotta-em/web/object/1251275
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Translated from Swedish by Google Translate
Record accessed Dec. 2020
Edited for grammar by the Mapping team
Record accessed Dec. 2020
Edited for grammar by the Mapping team
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“Sword (Kampilan),” Mapping Philippine Material Culture, accessed April 25, 2024, https://philippinestudies.uk/mapping/items/show/3342.
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