KALAGAN(KAGAN PEOPLE) KAMPILAN

Ian · 6th August 2020, 02:04 PM

Rick, I think it's possible this one started out as a more traditional kampilan blade that was reworked or damaged/repaired to arrive at its present state.

Ian · 6th August 2020, 02:24 PM

Yves, I understand that the Kalagan people share some of the same geographic range as the Tagakaolo. Do you know about interactions between the Muslim Kalagan and the Lumad Tagakaolo? A (not very reliable) informant from Davao suggested that the two groups interacted quite extensively, with intermarriages also occurring.

I've been interested for a while in the use/adaptation of Moro swords by the Tagakaolo, Bagobo, and Blaan--notably some very odd looking kris with old Maguindanao blades that have been dressed in Lumad hilts and scabbards. There are certainly close links between the Bagobo and Tagakaolo, and I have seen reference to the possibility that the Tagakaolo became somewhat "absorbed" into the larger Bagobo community, so there may be some commonality in their adapting Maguindanao kris.

Cross-culturalism regarding weapons of the different ethnic groups on Mindanao is hard to understand from a distance, and I was wondering if you had any insights on this.

I don't want to hijack your thread with a separate topic. If you have any information then we could certainly start another thread.

Regards,

Ian.

Ian · 7th August 2020, 02:50 AM

Yves,

I have received an email from a very reliable source saying that the Kalagan are simply Tagakaolo who have converted to Islam. So that resolves one of my questions. Do you have any thoughts on the other matters I raised?

Ian.

6th August 2020, 02:04 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,043	Rick, I think it's possible this one started out as a more traditional kampilan blade that was reworked or damaged/repaired to arrive at its present state.

6th August 2020, 02:24 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,043	Yves, I understand that the Kalagan people share some of the same geographic range as the Tagakaolo. Do you know about interactions between the Muslim Kalagan and the Lumad Tagakaolo? A (not very reliable) informant from Davao suggested that the two groups interacted quite extensively, with intermarriages also occurring. I've been interested for a while in the use/adaptation of Moro swords by the Tagakaolo, Bagobo, and Blaan--notably some very odd looking kris with old Maguindanao blades that have been dressed in Lumad hilts and scabbards. There are certainly close links between the Bagobo and Tagakaolo, and I have seen reference to the possibility that the Tagakaolo became somewhat "absorbed" into the larger Bagobo community, so there may be some commonality in their adapting Maguindanao kris. Cross-culturalism regarding weapons of the different ethnic groups on Mindanao is hard to understand from a distance, and I was wondering if you had any insights on this. I don't want to hijack your thread with a separate topic. If you have any information then we could certainly start another thread. Regards, Ian.

7th August 2020, 02:50 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,043	Yves, I have received an email from a very reliable source saying that the Kalagan are simply Tagakaolo who have converted to Islam. So that resolves one of my questions. Do you have any thoughts on the other matters I raised? Ian.