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29th February 2012, 07:42 PM
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5th March 2012, 01:50 AM
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What a stunning piece. Every time I think I've seen every variation, there's another!
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5th March 2012, 06:45 PM
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I found this variation on the ginunting that belongs to Steve for comparison
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6th March 2012, 09:32 AM
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^ Funny that you put this picture up, I have a bolo with the same shape hilt, and with an s-guard similar to the bolo in the original post. I'd wager a guess that these were produced in the same area. Anyone know exactly where in Luzon that may have been?
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6th March 2012, 01:24 PM
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Hi, I reckon these are not from Luzon but from South Visaya or Mindanao as . . . .the handles actually depict a horse foot and in Mindanao horses were more prevalent and horsefights (as also with cocks) were held.
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6th March 2012, 02:41 PM
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Horse fights?  I always thought that the horse hoof/head motif was Ilocano? |
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6th March 2012, 11:47 PM
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Very nice piece. And I believe you may have saved this from falling in to the wrong hands of an owner who may have no clue what it is.
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The 'full leather' sheath and design work I notice are more prevalent in northern Philippines than the southern half. The horse hoof handle design is also found in Luzon. Although the blade shape does look more Visayan style, I would guesstimate it to be from South Luzon. But thats just my own amateur opinion here. |
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