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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th January 2005, 05:31 PM
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Views: 10,676
Posted By Federico
I think Zel is spot on. Giant modern...

I think Zel is spot on. Giant modern interpretation of a gunong. I have a modern gunong with a 2 ft blade. It actually has a very nice blade. Hardened, substantial, with a copper inlay. Ive cut...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th January 2005, 05:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 21,533
Posted By Federico
As someone who cannot go, it would be nice if...

As someone who cannot go, it would be nice if those who went posted a few pictures of events. Hope ya'll have fun, and till the day I can get out there, Ill be green with envy. :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2005, 10:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,602
Posted By Federico
Datu class can be bought in a round about way. A...

Datu class can be bought in a round about way. A prime example was Datu Piang, or Datu Pedro around the turn of the century. Though more pronounced in the case of Datu Piang, who was the child of a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2005, 06:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,602
Posted By Federico
Elevation to Datu class would be through...

Elevation to Datu class would be through marriage, while one can rise to high status otherwise, Datu class is royalty class. Kinda the same idea, no matter how rich Trump gets, he is still not a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2005, 09:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 21,498
Posted By Federico
Recarves when done well can be extremely hard to...

Recarves when done well can be extremely hard to detect. While there is the occaisional ad-hoc recarve that are easily detectable, when we are talking recarve here, we are talking someone with lots...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2005, 08:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,602
Posted By Federico
Of course, I would not be surprised if the dress...

Of course, I would not be surprised if the dress was 10 or 20 years old, when I implied newer than 50 years old, I did not mean it was made yesterday, or even the year before.. But I am suspicious...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2005, 08:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,602
Posted By Federico
While traditional in use re-fitting is not...

While traditional in use re-fitting is not un-heard of, I am suspicious of this piece being done older (50 years ago). Particularly due to the heavy attempt to age the fittings, blue glue (I just...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2005, 07:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,054
Posted By Federico
Just occured to me could it perhaps stand for...

Just occured to me could it perhaps stand for "Commonwealth Philippines"...hmmm...that doesnt sound right. For some reason though I have the gut feeling it is tied to something more universal than a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2005, 07:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,054
Posted By Federico
Ok here is what the CP means. In Pampanga, there...

Ok here is what the CP means. In Pampanga, there was a famous katipunan leader during the Philippine-American war. Like the more famous Bonifacio, he was known for carrying a bolo in battle, but...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2005, 04:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 21,498
Posted By Federico
I wonder if the hilt is a re-carve of an original...

I wonder if the hilt is a re-carve of an original much larger kampilan pommel (an example of large pommel kampilan is in Bob's book), due to the placement of the "eye". It is somewhat lopsided in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2005, 04:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,602
Posted By Federico
As others have noted the dressing is modern. It...

As others have noted the dressing is modern. It has become common practice in many Manila antique shops to dress-up older blades in modern fittings, and then try to "antique" the fittings. In some...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2005, 11:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,704
Posted By Federico
Its because it has a rounded clip point. Its...

Its because it has a rounded clip point. Its there, but because it is somewhat rounded that is why it is throwing you off.

As for Bob's book, I can assure you 100% it is a standard barong...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2005, 08:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,704
Posted By Federico
Remember the other sword being discussed. Though...

Remember the other sword being discussed. Though I'd be more inclined to classify as a shandigan barong with sharpened false edge and Naga hilt? Bangkung I've always associated with more...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2005, 06:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,783
Posted By Federico
A very interesting dagger. Can you identify the...

A very interesting dagger. Can you identify the handle material, horn, wood, etc...? Is the brass ferrule brazed (eg. can you see a seam), or is it one piece? Any more on its history in your...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th January 2005, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,915
Posted By Federico
I see the merit in standardization of evaluation,...

I see the merit in standardization of evaluation, and in theory it sounds like a decent proposal. Particularly for new collectors whose knowledge of what is real, current pricing, etc... is limited....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th January 2005, 04:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,544
Posted By Federico
Now there really is a simple solution as to what...

Now there really is a simple solution as to what to collect, without having to deal with everyone elses subliminalal strategery. Simply send me all the swords you find, I will examine them for a few...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th January 2005, 04:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 37,665
Posted By Federico
So that is the split sword of David. Thank you...

So that is the split sword of David. Thank you so very much Battara. I have a kris with a silver inlay with this symbol, and it always had me scratching my head as to why they would inlay a figure...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th January 2005, 04:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 30,396
Posted By Federico
Now how can I send you proper thoughts and...

Now how can I send you proper thoughts and opinions if you dont send me the swords to play with first :p :D Awesome pick up, great to see some nice stuff still being made, any more info on where...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th January 2005, 09:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 24,233
Posted By Federico
Make sure the drying area is dust free, I can see...

Make sure the drying area is dust free, I can see speckles of dust in the finish. It appears, just a little thick, hence the high shine, but for the first time at it great job. You can try...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th January 2005, 09:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,173
Posted By Federico
I dunno, I dont think too hard about price trends...

I dunno, I dont think too hard about price trends these days. Ive seen too much wierdness in the past few years to try to make rhyme or reason. Somedays ivory pieces go low, whereas plain examplar...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2004, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,714
Posted By Federico
Some indicators of the age and location. ...

Some indicators of the age and location.

First overall dagger style.

Second, use of aluminum for the guard and what appears to be brass tubing. very popular after WWII, considering the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2004, 07:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,714
Posted By Federico
The blade shape is consistent with Philippine...

The blade shape is consistent with Philippine stuff. Here is an example from my own collection.

http://home.earthlink.net/~federicomalibago/_uimages/i-256.jpg

Which the handle material is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2004, 08:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,714
Posted By Federico
Pilipino 1950s Luzon.

Pilipino 1950s Luzon.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2004, 03:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,523
Posted By Federico
Awesome pieces, congratulations. No other...

Awesome pieces, congratulations. No other comments to offer, as I have no real experience with bangkungs, but still beautiful looking piece.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2004, 03:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,658
Posted By Federico
A great tragedy, and my thoughts and prayers to...

A great tragedy, and my thoughts and prayers to all those affected. I just hope and pray, that none of our forumites are ill effected.
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