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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2005, 09:17 AM
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Posted By Federico
Ian I would like to clarify, that I am not...

Ian

I would like to clarify, that I am not stating that differentions cannot be made between Tausug and Samal barungs (though what that may be I do not know), but rather using the scabbard and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2005, 11:54 PM
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Posted By Federico
My vote has already been made (for what its worth...

My vote has already been made (for what its worth as a mere hobbiest), note earlier posts, against separating Samal and Tausug barong by the criteria listed. Shandigan barong are described in Bob's...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2005, 09:08 PM
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Views: 26,053
Posted By Federico
A while back Zel posted that the tenegres with...

A while back Zel posted that the tenegres with metal guards were old (circa Katipunan era), the wood guards were even older, and the tear shape guards even older than those.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2005, 05:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,253
Posted By Federico
In the book Death Stalks the Philippine Wilds,...

In the book Death Stalks the Philippine Wilds, Letters of Maud Huntley Jenks who was married to Dr. Albert Jenks, there are neat little hand drawings that distinguish Bontoc and Kalinga weaponry. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2005, 05:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 39,750
Posted By Federico
Wonderful pictures, simply wonderful. Thanks...

Wonderful pictures, simply wonderful. Thanks Spiral. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2005, 05:40 AM
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Views: 15,548
Posted By Federico
Congratulations gentlemen :)

Congratulations gentlemen :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2005, 05:37 AM
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Views: 42,513
Posted By Federico
I gonna agree with Battara and vote that at least...

I gonna agree with Battara and vote that at least the Garab is an early 20th century model (circa insurrection period). I have always been told that this was the early style garab due to carving...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2005, 05:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,588
Posted By Federico
Ill throw in a shocker, I agree with you Bill,...

Ill throw in a shocker, I agree with you Bill, Brunei in the early days (pre-Spanish to early Spanish invasion) held great sway over PI. Though, I would temper that statement while they had great...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th April 2005, 12:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 43,669
Posted By Federico
At least to my eye, the crest of a modern barong...

At least to my eye, the crest of a modern barong is very similar to the "Samal" style. If you filled in all the piercing, you would essentially have the modern crest that comes from the cockatua...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2005, 05:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,015
Posted By Federico
The Chieftan with the spear and shield is most...

The Chieftan with the spear and shield is most definitely a man. There is a good studio portrait of him in Jonathan Best's book of postcards. According to the caption in the book, the sash is what...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2005, 02:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 48,935
Posted By Federico
No idea :D

No idea :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2005, 12:42 AM
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Views: 48,935
Posted By Federico
Wow...beautiful Kampilan Carlos. Are my eyes...

Wow...beautiful Kampilan Carlos. Are my eyes seeing right, and the hilt is made of banati? Ive only seen a couple banati hilted kampilan. Very beautiful. The mansala is interesting as well, nice...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2005, 12:26 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 143,206
Posted By Federico
I echo your sentiments Rick. Big ol wad of cash...

I echo your sentiments Rick. Big ol wad of cash and a wheel barrow to carry everything out ;):D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2005, 12:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 36,729
Posted By Federico
I second the notion of wrapping wet, at least...

I second the notion of wrapping wet, at least that is how Ive done simple rattan wraps in the past, and it worked fine. Heat can also make the rattan more pliant, but if the stuff is dry it can burn...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2005, 11:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 43,669
Posted By Federico
Ok...I am far from an authority on anything, let...

Ok...I am far from an authority on anything, let alone Moro Swords, just another hobbiest. However, this topic came up way back when before Mabagani joined the forum, and he was the one who pointed...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2005, 11:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 28,055
Posted By Federico
Just curious if you ever found out what type of...

Just curious if you ever found out what type of wood is on the hilt, possibly another clue to origin. As you noted it is a fairly ubiquitous style in Spanish colonies, were you able to establish if...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2005, 10:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,818
Posted By Federico
One thing I would like to note, the size...

One thing I would like to note, the size difference has often been over-exaggerated. At the turn of the century (Im forgetting the text, maybe its in History of Sulu by Saleeby), in PI the average...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd April 2005, 03:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 43,669
Posted By Federico
Ok, I hate to be a naysayer here, but...

Ok, I hate to be a naysayer here, but particularly the classification between Samal and Tausug barong, just does not hold up when you start to study period pics. Bob Cato lists both styles as...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2005, 10:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 42,484
Posted By Federico
So I take it that you like I, only collect...

So I take it that you like I, only collect worthless tourist junk, and so everyone on Ebay who sees my handle bidding on an item can rest assured that it is of absolutely no value, and should rather...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2005, 10:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 52,849
Posted By Federico
Ughh...I have a caption for the pic somewhere,...

Ughh...I have a caption for the pic somewhere, but I cant remember what book its in. But essentially Governor Taft is visiting Datu Uto (while Datu Uto retained the title of Datu rather than claim...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2005, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,694
Posted By Federico
Lovely, simply lovely.

Lovely, simply lovely.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2005, 03:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,926
Posted By Federico
Unhappy This is very sad news indeed, my prayers for...

This is very sad news indeed, my prayers for Yangdu, and all the Kami's of HI, may they find the strength to do Uncle Bill proud. :(
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2005, 03:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 52,849
Posted By Federico
Did alotta squinting, staples?

Did alotta squinting, staples?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2005, 03:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 42,484
Posted By Federico
I believe this would still count as a Tenegre, in...

I believe this would still count as a Tenegre, in as much the term Tenegre is accurate.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2005, 04:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 42,484
Posted By Federico
Since no one else has responded on the age of the...

Since no one else has responded on the age of the ebay piece, a while back Zel had said ones with guards were older than ones without guards, and the wood guards are even older. That, and...
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