Unusual gunong, from where?

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....

Battara · 15th June 2013, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bangkaya

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

Bangkaya, would you happen to have pictures/examples of Waray-Waray work?

David · 15th June 2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Bangkaya, would you happen to have pictures/examples of Waray-Waray work?

I would also love to see examples if you have any Bangkaya.
José, if i am not mistaken i believe that Waray-Waray is the language and that the people themselves are referred to simply as Waray.
It seems that this language is spoken across Samar, Billiran and Leyte and i suppose that means that there are various tribes that come under the heading of the Waray people. Do all these people share the same motifs as well as their language?

Sajen · 15th June 2013, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bangkaya

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

Interesting.... Would also like to see examples.

Regards,

Detlef

Spunjer · 16th June 2013, 02:00 AM

don't have one on hand, but a good way to see Waray motifs would be on some of the garabs...

13th June 2013, 06:06 PM	#4
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, 01:02 AM	#1
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	#2
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	#5
Bangkaya Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 38	The scabbard and the decorative motifs look Waray....

16th June 2013, 02:00 AM	#9
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	don't have one on hand, but a good way to see Waray motifs would be on some of the garabs...