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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 11th August 2014, 05:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,468
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Hi Bill, Obviously, religion had much to do...

Hi Bill,

Obviously, religion had much to do with the outcome. The Spaniards had a religion well suited for conquest, unlike that of those who were conquered. The religion of the natives controlled...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 8th July 2014, 02:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,240
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Ifugao

Ifugao
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd April 2014, 10:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 39,631
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Hi Detlef, Unfortunately, I am unable to...

Hi Detlef,

Unfortunately, I am unable to give a precise figure because I am currently not home for the next couple of months. But I would estimate around 3.0 mm near the handle.

Nonoy
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd April 2014, 01:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 39,631
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Thanks Detlef and Jose. The knife and the...

Thanks Detlef and Jose.

The knife and the scabbard have a museum number on them, and likely came together when they were accessioned some time in the past.

The elaborateness of the scabbard...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd April 2014, 01:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 39,631
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Here is a specimen

Here is a specimen
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th March 2014, 03:02 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 104,275
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Hi Kai, I am not familiar with the origin of...

Hi Kai,

I am not familiar with the origin of the scabbard, but assume that it was likely not rare nor special at that time. This "bangkung" was likely a farm or chopping tool and perhaps did not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th March 2014, 01:56 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 104,275
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Here is a specimen. [IMG]

Here is a specimen.
[IMG]
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,869
Posted By Nonoy Tan
It the handle of an Isneg axe.

It the handle of an Isneg axe.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th October 2013, 03:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,141
Posted By Nonoy Tan
The creativity of the Ifugao mind never ceases to...

The creativity of the Ifugao mind never ceases to amaze me!

The spear, I believe is of Ifugao workmanship and a combination of two types of spearhead design, the gayan (with two flaring prongs)...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th October 2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,687
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Those infantry soldiers dressed for the act.

Those infantry soldiers dressed for the act.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th October 2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,687
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Hi Robert, Those are soldiers of the...

Hi Robert,

Those are soldiers of the Philippine Constabulary. Notice their haircut. The head is a prop, not real.

The photo was taken for whatever purpose intended by the American colonial...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2013, 03:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 21,056
Posted By Nonoy Tan
You are welcome, Detlef! The spears are a...

You are welcome, Detlef!

The spears are a mix from the Northern Luzon Cordillera, including Ifugao.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 21,056
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Here is the image.

Here is the image.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 21,056
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Thanks, Jose. I continue to learn a lot from you...

Thanks, Jose. I continue to learn a lot from you too!

Hi Detlef, the first spear (with a rattan band around the shaft) appears to be Ifugao to me. The second one is tougher to identify. I have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2013, 01:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 21,056
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Hi Robert, That spear looks much better now...

Hi Robert,

That spear looks much better now that you have removed the rust. It is now a "happy" spear :D

This type of spearhead was used throughout the Northern Luzon Cordillera. They are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2013, 12:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,420
Posted By Nonoy Tan
BRAVO!!!

BRAVO!!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2013, 01:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 30,898
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Yes, the Foo Dog/Lion. The similarities can't be...

Yes, the Foo Dog/Lion. The similarities can't be ignored.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd August 2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 30,898
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Those Bisayan hilts appear to be...

Those Bisayan hilts appear to be Chinese-inspired. They look like Chinese dragons - perhaps a result of influence from Chinese traders and immigrants?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,799
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Hi, Can anybody help in translating into...

Hi,

Can anybody help in translating into English a few sentences written in 19th century French and 18th century Spanish?

Nonoy
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,799
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Dear Detlef, Maurice and Albert, Many thanks...

Dear Detlef, Maurice and Albert,

Many thanks for your assistance!

Nonoy
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,799
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Thanks, Maurice!

Thanks, Maurice!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,799
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Need help in Translation for New Book

Hi, I am writing a book on human sacrifice, ritual cannibalism and headhunting in the Philippines. It will include information on weapons used in headhunting. Primary source materials are coming from...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,825
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Oops... The subject matter Bagobo knife should...

Oops... The subject matter Bagobo knife should have been a separate thread. Perhaps the moderators can move it.

Nonoy
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2013, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,825
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Bagobo Knife

The Bagobo traditionally inhabited the eastern and southern slopes of Apo Volcano and eastern Cotabato. Although various and distinct subgroups comprise the Bagobo, they all linguistically belong to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,825
Posted By Nonoy Tan
T'boli Arrows

The T’boli people occupy parts of Southern Cotabato (in the Island of Mindanao, Philippines) including the areas around the highland lakes of Sebu, Selutan, and Lahit. Like many ethnic groups of the...
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