Non Moro ,Mandaya? sword

Justin · 11th December 2005, 11:33 PM

Sorry for the really long delay,here are a few more pics,hopefully there will be something in them to help provide a more definate id.

Ian · 13th December 2005, 12:25 AM

Justin:

I'd say this is somewhat of a hybrid of styles. The blade looks Bagobo, and the wood handle resembles some of the handles on Bagobo/T'boli work knives.

But the scabbard looks Visayan -- sort of -- and the small ferrule could also be a Visayan influence.

Probably central of northern Mindanao would be my guess.

Ian.

Justin · 13th December 2005, 01:48 PM

Thanks,Ian. Now that you mention it ,I think I know the knives you're talking about and it does have some resemblence.

The hilt/pommel seems to be what is throwing everything off I wonder if this could be a Bagobo or other PI blade thats been remounted?

11th December 2005, 11:33 PM	#1
Justin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 180	Sorry for the really long delay,here are a few more pics,hopefully there will be something in them to help provide a more definate id. Attached Images

13th December 2005, 12:25 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,401	Unusual combination Justin: I'd say this is somewhat of a hybrid of styles. The blade looks Bagobo, and the wood handle resembles some of the handles on Bagobo/T'boli work knives. But the scabbard looks Visayan -- sort of -- and the small ferrule could also be a Visayan influence. Probably central of northern Mindanao would be my guess. Ian.

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13th December 2005, 01:48 PM	#3
Justin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 180	Thanks,Ian. Now that you mention it ,I think I know the knives you're talking about and it does have some resemblence. The hilt/pommel seems to be what is throwing everything off I wonder if this could be a Bagobo or other PI blade thats been remounted?