Unusual gunong, from where?

Rick · 12th June 2013, 11:51 PM

Unless that is a miniature Gunong it's not a Pilot Whale tooth of the size we find around here .

Looks like white brass or german silver .
I love the fat little luks .

Battara · 13th June 2013, 12:22 AM

The other thing that makes me hesitate on calling this early are the luks - they are not the style used in earlier blades.

Curious to see if the blade is laminated or not.

As far as the scabbard is concerned, I have never seen one carved like this before.

VANDOO · 13th June 2013, 01:02 AM

THE SCABBARD CARVING LOOKS A LOT LIKE THAT DONE ON THE PARANG SCABBARDS FROM JAVA DISCUSSED IN OLD POSTS.

Robert · 13th June 2013, 06:41 AM

Hello Detlef, Very interesting gunong you have there. I cannot really tell from the photos for sure but the end of the tooth looks to be either worn or broken in an odd manner. Just to create more confusion could this possibly be a dugong tooth/tusk?

Best,
Robert

Sajen · 13th June 2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert

Hello Detlef, Very interesting gunong you have there. I cannot really tell from the photos for sure but the end of the tooth looks to be either worn or broken in an odd manner. Just to create more confusion could this possibly be a dugong tooth/tusk?

Best,
Robert

Hello Robert,

thank you. Agree with you that it is difficult to see by the pictures how the end is broken. Will know more when I have received it. Regarding about the handle material I am with David but who knows? But maybe I will be able to tell more when I have it in my hands.

Regards,

Detlef

David · 13th June 2013, 06:06 PM

I don't think this id dunong tusk. Dunong has a different surface character. See this example.

Bangkaya · 15th June 2013, 06:43 AM

The scabbard and the decorative motifs look Waray....

12th June 2013, 11:51 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Unless that is a miniature Gunong it's not a Pilot Whale tooth of the size we find around here . Looks like white brass or german silver . I love the fat little luks . Last edited by Rick; 13th June 2013 at 12:03 AM.

13th June 2013, 06:06 PM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	I don't think this id dunong tusk. Dunong has a different surface character. See this example. Attached Images

13th June 2013, 12:22 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	The other thing that makes me hesitate on calling this early are the luks - they are not the style used in earlier blades. Curious to see if the blade is laminated or not. As far as the scabbard is concerned, I have never seen one carved like this before.

13th June 2013, 01:02 AM	#3
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	THE SCABBARD CARVING LOOKS A LOT LIKE THAT DONE ON THE PARANG SCABBARDS FROM JAVA DISCUSSED IN OLD POSTS.

13th June 2013, 06:41 AM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Detlef, Very interesting gunong you have there. I cannot really tell from the photos for sure but the end of the tooth looks to be either worn or broken in an odd manner. Just to create more confusion could this possibly be a dugong tooth/tusk? Best, Robert

15th June 2013, 06:43 AM	#7
Bangkaya Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 38	The scabbard and the decorative motifs look Waray....