B'LAAN KAMPILAN?

[Ian]

Here is another similar example. The scabbards share a common structure, with wooden "panels," metal tubes at the toe, inserted metal dots and segments that define geometric shapes, horse hair attachments, and a row of chain rings down one side.

The hilts have small thin disk guards, a brass/bronze ferrule with shallow incised designs, and wooden grips and pommels. The blades are very similar: small kampilan-style blades with rounded ends featuring shallow file work.

All typical Blaan work. There has been a question whether they made their own blades or obtained them from the T'boli. I think at least some were made by Blaan smiths.
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[tanaruz]

Hello,

I've shared this info with my father- and he explained to me, in his own opinion, why it is derogatory. And now, I understand.

This is an eye opener- for the both of us.

From me and my father, our heatfelt thanks for the info.

Keep safe everyone,

Yves

[Ian]

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[tanaruz]

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Hello,

now that is one beautiful piece!

Regards

Yves