Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th November 2012, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 5
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Interesting sword you have there, but I would...
Interesting sword you have there, but I would hesitate to call it a true bangkung from Sulu. Other than the blade, everything else points to a Bajau golok or parang from Sabah especially the design...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th October 2012, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 59,329
Hello Sajen,
From what was explained to me is...
Hello Sajen,
From what was explained to me is that your bolo is a sinampalok since it gradually tapers towards the hilt. Vandoo's bolo is a dinahong-palay since his blade doesn't taper much but...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th October 2012, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 59,329
Hello,
Though are a number of variations of...
Hello,
Though are a number of variations of blade style in Bicol, there are basically 4 prevalent types:
Minasbad
Dinahong-palay
Ginunting
Sinampalok
This was all explained to me by a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th October 2012, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,782
Hello,
Most if not all of these were made in...
Hello,
Most if not all of these were made in Mindanao by the Moro craftsmen in Lanao and Marawi. Some were even made with large elaborate handguards engraved with okir. In fact I have one with a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th October 2012, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,070
In the Philippines, a whip or latigo similar to...
In the Philippines, a whip or latigo similar to the Vandoo's item is not used as a weapon per se, but in the same fashion as described by Sajen in Indonesia. It is used by an albularyo (medicine man,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th October 2012, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 17,779
Sorry Robert,
As I am new here my replies are...
Sorry Robert,
As I am new here my replies are not posted until they are reviewed by a moderator. Until I reach a certain number of posts or time, I don't have the privileges of a full member that...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th October 2012, 03:42 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 17,779
Hello Robert,
Your bolo seems to be an...
Hello Robert,
Your bolo seems to be an amalgamation of two cultures different Filipino ethnic groups. The sword and scabbard looks to be Waray in origin although with an usual blade form either from...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th October 2012, 03:25 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 37,347
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th October 2012, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,326
Hello Robert,
Kutsilyo is the...
Hello Robert,
Kutsilyo is the Filipino-bastardized term for the Spanish cuchillo....or knife. So you are correct that it's just a plain utility knife. Your example is fine typical example of an...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th October 2012, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 37,347
Hello,
In regards to your question, migueldiaz,...
Hello,
In regards to your question, migueldiaz, it is a matter of perspective. The list that you have provided is a list in the Ilonggo dialect. Only one of the examples above (the first one posted...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th October 2012, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 15,802
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th October 2012, 05:36 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 37,347
Hello,
This is an Akeanon talibung with a...
Hello,
This is an Akeanon talibung with a linamay type blade, not an Ilonggo tenegre. The type of bakunawa pommel with the shorter nose and longer "eye stems" and "ears" sets it apart from other...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th October 2012, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,326
Hello,
The Ilonggo plamenko is almost always...
Hello,
The Ilonggo plamenko is almost always double-beveled or V-ground. It is rare to find one that is chisel ground. This is due to the nature of the plamenko and its original intended use as a...
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