Moro Spear???..or not?? Opinions sought

[Battara]

Originally Posted by Spunjer

jose, i'm pretty sure they're maranao. got a picture of datu pedro and datu mundas, both maranao. i could be mistaken, but the pic you provided is that of datu mundas and his retainers:

Nope, good catch. I meant to say Maranao. Salamat Ron.

What I mean to say for clarity is that Charles and VVV's spears are Maranao.

[CharlesS]

Battara,

What are the specific features that denote its origins....the bulbous, rather then banded, nature of the ferrule??

This would be very helpful in the future.

[Battara]

Originally Posted by CharlesS

Battara,

What are the specific features that denote its origins....the bulbous, rather then banded, nature of the ferrule??

This would be very helpful in the future.

I would say yes. I need to go back to my research, but for now I am inclined to say that the banded "bamboo" looking ferrule sleeve is more Sulu. Bulbs at the top and bottom of the sleeve would be Maranao as far as I can tell. The picture has Maranao textiles with it.

BTW - great spear - with silver no less......

Ron - great pictures, especially of the datus with the kids holding the kris and kampilan. Thanks again