Bolo Or Tenegre???

migueldiaz · 10th February 2011, 02:19 PM

There's also a Lumad sword posted a long time ago which hilt is similar.

This Lumad sword's blade looks like a Visayan ginunting, however. Thus perhaps the sword originated from Panay, and was just dressed up later by the Lumad who got it.

In summary, the unusual hilt (i.e., with bulging 'eyes' to its left and right) looks like it's really Visayan.

Robert · 10th February 2011, 04:30 PM

Thank you all for your help so far in trying to identify where this is from and what it is called. The reason I thinking tenegre was more because of the shape of the blade than anything else.
Here is another that hasn't arrived yet that has a hilt that is similar in style but not exactly the same. The pictures are from the auction. At one time the scabbard on this one was covered in thin pieces of horn. Too bad it is now in such poor condition.

The tip looks to be worn away instead of being broken.

Robert

Nirghosa · 10th February 2011, 11:34 PM

Was watching this one as well. Definitely a Tenegre
I've seen this similar handle on a few different items. It's quite easy to make (if that means anything).

Robert · 10th February 2011, 11:52 PM

Hello Nirghosa and thank you not only for your reply but also for not bidding.

Now not trying to sound too dense, to which item are you referring the first or second ?

Robert

Nirghosa · 11th February 2011, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

Hello Nirghosa and thank you not only for your reply but also for not bidding.

Now not trying to sound too dense, to which item are you referring the first or second ?

Robert

Sorry

, I was referring to the first one.

migueldiaz · 11th February 2011, 12:34 AM

The second one looks like a binangon to me as well

10th February 2011, 02:19 PM	#1
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	There's also a Lumad sword posted a long time ago which hilt is similar. This Lumad sword's blade looks like a Visayan ginunting, however. Thus perhaps the sword originated from Panay, and was just dressed up later by the Lumad who got it. In summary, the unusual hilt (i.e., with bulging 'eyes' to its left and right) looks like it's really Visayan. Attached Images

10th February 2011, 04:30 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Thank you all for your help so far in trying to identify where this is from and what it is called. The reason I thinking tenegre was more because of the shape of the blade than anything else. Here is another that hasn't arrived yet that has a hilt that is similar in style but not exactly the same. The pictures are from the auction. At one time the scabbard on this one was covered in thin pieces of horn. Too bad it is now in such poor condition. The tip looks to be worn away instead of being broken. Robert Attached Images

10th February 2011, 11:34 PM	#3
Nirghosa Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 119	Was watching this one as well. Definitely a Tenegre I've seen this similar handle on a few different items. It's quite easy to make (if that means anything). Last edited by Nirghosa; 11th February 2011 at 12:05 AM.

10th February 2011, 11:52 PM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Nirghosa and thank you not only for your reply but also for not bidding. Now not trying to sound too dense, to which item are you referring the first or second ? Robert

11th February 2011, 12:34 AM	#6
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	The second one looks like a binangon to me as well