3 more Gunongs

Sajen · 19th September 2015, 09:17 PM

Hello Rafngard,

agree with you that the first one is very recent, my guess would be around the 70s last century.

The second one I like very much and is from the 20s/30s in my opinion, the ferrule look like silver, to be sure you need to test it.

The third one is a typical piece from the 40s, the design of the okir engraving and the form let me think like this.

Nice small family!

Regards,
Detlef

Ian · 19th September 2015, 09:45 PM

Hi Rafngard:

I agree with Detlef. The first one is second half of 20th C, and the other two are earlier 20th C.

While there is no reason the T'boli could not make gunong like these--they make excellent blades that are sought after by other tribes (usually the small kampilan style)--I have not heard of them making gunong before.

Nice family--momma, papa, and the two kids.

Ian.

Battara · 20th September 2015, 08:39 PM

I will only add that usually the T'boli would make a lost wax method solid bronze/brass hilt with geometric designs.

Rafngard · 21st September 2015, 12:29 PM

Thank you all very much for your insights on these.

Thanks,
Leif

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

19th September 2015, 09:17 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,214	Hello Rafngard, agree with you that the first one is very recent, my guess would be around the 70s last century. The second one I like very much and is from the 20s/30s in my opinion, the ferrule look like silver, to be sure you need to test it. The third one is a typical piece from the 40s, the design of the okir engraving and the form let me think like this. Nice small family! Regards, Detlef

19th September 2015, 09:45 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,399	Hi Rafngard: I agree with Detlef. The first one is second half of 20th C, and the other two are earlier 20th C. While there is no reason the T'boli could not make gunong like these--they make excellent blades that are sought after by other tribes (usually the small kampilan style)--I have not heard of them making gunong before. Nice family--momma, papa, and the two kids. Ian.

20th September 2015, 08:39 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	I will only add that usually the T'boli would make a lost wax method solid bronze/brass hilt with geometric designs.

21st September 2015, 12:29 PM	#4
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 350	Thank you all very much for your insights on these. Thanks, Leif