My collection of Philippine gunong

[sta94]

Awesome collection, thanks for sharing! I just saw these pics on filhistory's Facebook page too.

[migueldiaz]

Originally Posted by sta94

Awesome collection, thanks for sharing! I just saw these pics on filhistory's Facebook page too.

Yes, it's here. And am the one behind Filhistory at Facebook by the way, for those who still don't know Thanks again, Steve! and thanks too, Sta94.

[Rick]

Do the ones with the large ring on the hilt hail from any specific area ?

Like Jose's silver example ..

[Ferguson]

Originally Posted by Rick

Do the ones with the large ring on the hilt hail from any specific area ?

Like Jose's silver example ..

I'll have to leave that question to the experts. While I love and collect them, there is so little that I have found written about them.

Steve

[Battara]

Originally Posted by Rick

Do the ones with the large ring on the hilt hail from any specific area ?

Like Jose's silver example ..

So far I have not found any indication of region based on this. However, I look instead at the okir work to tell if it is Maranao/Maguindanao or Sulu.

Also if the silver is fused/overlaid/plated onto copper, then it is probably Maranao/Maguindanao.

All of this works more for those made before WWII. After WWII it is very difficult to determine region.

[Rick]

Thanks Jose,
I asked 'cause I have silver ferrule rings like that on a spear .

[Battara]

The spears are a different type of critter. Bulbs mean something different on those.

[Ferguson]

ThePepperSkull,
Sorry, I forgot about the pictures you asked for. Here you go. Not traditional work, but beautiful in it's own right. It was a gift from a good friend.
Steve