Bontoc Sword

DaveA · 6th May 2011, 08:53 PM

I have a similar but smaller knife from the Ifugao tribe. The hilt carving is in the shape of “Sitting Bulol”, the god-protector of old granaries.

As another forum member posted, the term Igorot doesn't refer to a specific tribe. Ifugao are one of (at least) six distinct tribal groups of the "Igorot" (Mountain People). Their lives are deeply involved with the growing of rice and the carving of Bulol is emblematic of the ritual and magic in their culture.

Tatyana Dianova · 9th May 2011, 07:43 AM

DaveA, can you please post the pictures?

DaveA · 9th May 2011, 12:40 PM

This is a small dagger made by the Ifugao trip of the Philippines. The hilt and scabbard are made of acacia wood, carved in traditional patterns. Including the hilt and scabbard, this dagger measures about 13 inches long.

The hilt is cared in the shape of “Sitting Bulol”, the god-protector of old granaries. The scabbard is carved in the shap of a python head. Woven rattan holds together the scabbard and also forms a small hook for carrying.

6th May 2011, 08:53 PM	#1
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 416	Hilt carving - Bulol I have a similar but smaller knife from the Ifugao tribe. The hilt carving is in the shape of “Sitting Bulol”, the god-protector of old granaries. As another forum member posted, the term Igorot doesn't refer to a specific tribe. Ifugao are one of (at least) six distinct tribal groups of the "Igorot" (Mountain People). Their lives are deeply involved with the growing of rice and the carving of Bulol is emblematic of the ritual and magic in their culture.

9th May 2011, 12:40 PM	#3
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 416	Ifugao Bulul Dagger This is a small dagger made by the Ifugao trip of the Philippines. The hilt and scabbard are made of acacia wood, carved in traditional patterns. Including the hilt and scabbard, this dagger measures about 13 inches long. The hilt is cared in the shape of “Sitting Bulol”, the god-protector of old granaries. The scabbard is carved in the shap of a python head. Woven rattan holds together the scabbard and also forms a small hook for carrying.

9th May 2011, 07:43 AM	#2
Tatyana Dianova Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 737	DaveA, can you please post the pictures?