18th century Filipino sword

RSWORD · 3rd April 2015, 11:35 AM

Thanks everyone for the comments so far. I'm wondering if there would be any potential in researching the early carved crucifix from the 16-18th century that are often defined as Hispano-Filipino. I don't recall specific images of clergy but certainly the quality of the carving is quite high in those items and I wonder if looking in that area would provide any information regarding the symbolism of the clergy figure and naga/dragon/gargoyle on my example.

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3rd April 2015, 11:35 AM	#9
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,087	Thanks everyone for the comments so far. I'm wondering if there would be any potential in researching the early carved crucifix from the 16-18th century that are often defined as Hispano-Filipino. I don't recall specific images of clergy but certainly the quality of the carving is quite high in those items and I wonder if looking in that area would provide any information regarding the symbolism of the clergy figure and naga/dragon/gargoyle on my example.