#karih

[sharpeningtheblade]

KARIH (SEWAR)

Straight, single-and double-edged blade, of lenticular section, made of pamor. Ebony grip (with a small restoration), the pommel sculpted as a bird's head with pierced beak holding a little chain, the eyes made of small, silver studs. Fine, wooden scabbard with cap carved en suite, silver studs and stripes. Dark-horn chape

length 39,5 cm.

Sumatra, early 20th Century

[kirbyaraullo]

On the morning of summer solstice ☀️ I was woken up by the mailman, my #Kalis⚡🗡️⚡ is here! This traditional and very spiritual dagger-sword (a.k.a. #Kris, #Keris, #Karih, etc. in other #Austronesian languages) is one of most significant ancient cultural artifacts across #SoutheastAsia. I cannot wait to share more about the significance of this Kalis ⚔️ to my own 🇬🇳 Kapampángan roots and my lineage as a Máppiâng Súgî 🇲🇱 (#indigenous #warrior #nobility + #royalty). Maybe after my upcoming posts on “Salampé” & “Kalíkam” traditional clothing, so tune in! 😉 _____ #Heirloom #Kapampangan #MappiangSugi #Datu #Tayag #Pabalan #KnowHistoryKnowSelf #KnowYourRoots #knowyourlineage #Araullo #Alberto #Roces #Obinque #Umali #Morales #Guintu #luzon #raja #lakan #filipino #filipinx #IndigenousRoots