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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th October 2008, 09:31 PM
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Views: 9,441
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Salamat (thanks) to all who responded. You are...

Salamat (thanks) to all who responded. You are very helpful!

Nonoy
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th October 2008, 09:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,171
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Hi Ariel, You may find the book/film...

Hi Ariel,

You may find the book/film entitled "Guns, Germs and Steel" (by Jared Diamond) interesting as well. It discusses the issue you had raised, and pretty much consistent with G. McCormack's...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2008, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,443
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Thanks for your reponses, Timo and David.

Thanks for your reponses, Timo and David.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2008, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,441
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Three "bolos" for ID

Can anyone ID these three "bolos"? (from the Philippines ?)

The "monster face" pommel on one of the blades appears to be made of horn, with a scabbard of wood and bone.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th October 2008, 08:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,443
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Yet another "unknown" (African ?)...

Yet another "unknown" (African ?) spearhead.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th October 2008, 08:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 37,025
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Here are two other undescribed types of spears...

Here are two other undescribed types of spears from "moroland".
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th October 2008, 08:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 37,025
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Correction ... the "Sapang" IS the multi-pronged...

Correction ... the "Sapang" IS the multi-pronged spear; while the "Sangkil" is a spear/harpoon with a single-barbed head. Both spears are used for fishing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th October 2008, 07:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 37,025
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Hi Ariel, "Sankul" or "Sangkil" is a...

Hi Ariel,

"Sankul" or "Sangkil" is a multi-pronged spear used for fishing.
"Taming" is a round wooden shield.
"Bankow" or "Bangkaw" is a general term a spear with a leaf-shaped point

Nonoy
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th October 2008, 05:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,443
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Spear for ID

Can anybody ID this spear? Appears to be from Africa, but not sure from where.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd October 2008, 04:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,085
Posted By Nonoy Tan
I believe that Cotabato used to be a large area...

I believe that Cotabato used to be a large area covering the southern part of the island of Mindanao - where the Ubo, Tasaday, Bila-an, Tiruray, T'boli, and Magindanao peoples mostly live. Today,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd October 2008, 03:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,003
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Thanks to Martin and Luc for identifying and...

Thanks to Martin and Luc for identifying and describing the origins of the shield!!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2008, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,003
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Ethiopian Shield

Since Bill has started the threads on leather shields, here is another one. The leather is quite thick.

I do not know anything about it.

Any opinions?
Forum: Swap Forum 30th September 2008, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,723
Posted By Nonoy Tan
sent you pm

sent you pm
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2008, 06:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 32,812
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Does anyone know if the Naga axe (metal blade)...

Does anyone know if the Naga axe (metal blade) been in existence before the 19th century, or is it an "early" object (i.e. 19th century) creation/introduction?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th July 2008, 06:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 32,812
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Very nice piece, Bill. Looking forward to seeing...

Very nice piece, Bill. Looking forward to seeing your other Naga weapons!

What sort of hair are those?

Anybody knows the definite origin and history of the Naga axe?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2008, 12:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 31,591
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Jim, the information you provided is interesting....

Jim, the information you provided is interesting.

Indeed, advances in science has the power to bring forth new information (never thought possible to obtain) and destroys old paradigms and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th July 2008, 08:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,980
Posted By Nonoy Tan
I think there was an earlier post on the pros and...

I think there was an earlier post on the pros and cons of polishing weapons. Ultimately, the decision rests on personal preferences and goals. Personally, I do not do any polishing, because I fear...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th July 2008, 06:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,802
Posted By Nonoy Tan
The book advertised in the website has been...

The book advertised in the website has been around for years. It was not made for this exhibit. I have a copy and it is a good book to have.

Nacho would be in a better position to provide us an...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2008, 01:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,802
Posted By Nonoy Tan
BEYOND THE CURRENTS: THE CULTURE AND POWER OF SULU

Following from the heads-up from our forum friend Nacho...

The exhibit details are as follows:

BEYOND THE CURRENTS: THE CULTURE AND POWER OF SULU
Cone Room and Dragon Gallery, Makati, Metro...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2008, 10:49 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 109,482
Posted By Nonoy Tan
I forgot to mention ... Paolo, I am...

I forgot to mention ...

Paolo, I am optimistic that we in the private sector can do a lot to support the Phil National Museum (PNM) , especially in the area of inventory management, preservation...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2008, 10:25 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 109,482
Posted By Nonoy Tan
The exhibit of the 1904 specimens at the Phil...

The exhibit of the 1904 specimens at the Phil National Museum has been taking some time to open. For some reason, prep work has been quite show. I learned about it a year ago and thereafter visited...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2008, 09:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 19,369
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Such a stunning Baule sword !!! The shells are...

Such a stunning Baule sword !!! The shells are fantastic!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2008, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,496
Posted By Nonoy Tan
I like the BIG smile on those ivory faces :D ...

I like the BIG smile on those ivory faces :D

Such a happy piece!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st July 2008, 06:22 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 198,498
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Baganing Balyan, I wish that you will be able to...

Baganing Balyan, I wish that you will be able to conduct more research and then share with us linguistic evidence supported by historical, archaeological (I hope you did not forget this one) and DNA...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th June 2008, 08:43 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 198,498
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Baganing Balyan, I forgot to mention the Summer...

Baganing Balyan, I forgot to mention the Summer Insitute of Linguistics located in Quezon City, Philippines. You will find lots of information there as well.

Nonoy
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