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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd April 2013, 04:04 AM
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You are all correct. It depends on which part of...

You are all correct. It depends on which part of Panay you are in. The Panay Bukidnons live in the central mountains of Panay. There are many dialects. For example, "kinaray-a" has sharper "r" on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th November 2012, 06:17 AM
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Posted By nacho
As requested:

As requested:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th November 2012, 01:34 PM
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Posted By nacho
Nonoy, the Chinese marks are chop marks...

Nonoy, the Chinese marks are chop marks indicating that the coin was weighed and has the right silver weight. This means the silver coin passed through China via the galleon trade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th November 2012, 05:34 AM
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Views: 14,713
Posted By nacho
I'm with you, Jose. It looks visayan. The face...

I'm with you, Jose. It looks visayan. The face is similar to the "demon" designs (actually probably a stylized representation of the chinese fu dog) found in very old Philippine altar tables. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,606
Posted By nacho
I too have noticed the price of moro swords,...

I too have noticed the price of moro swords, including armor, slide a bit. Notable exception are the high-end pieces.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th May 2012, 07:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 29,161
Posted By nacho
oops forgot to attach pic

Here is the picture I referred to
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th May 2012, 07:32 AM
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Posted By nacho
Same maker?

Hi Dimasalang, I agree our swords are probably made by the same smith. And here is another one posted in 2005 by CharlesS. This one has a date of 1899. Am sure made by the same smith too.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th May 2012, 08:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 29,161
Posted By nacho
This forum help increase garab prices

When prices of previously ignored items start to move up, nicer specimens begin turning up in the market. I think that's what is going on in the case of garabs. Info on this forum has also...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st May 2012, 03:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 30,061
Posted By nacho
A rare moro kris sabre was sold in an auction...

A rare moro kris sabre was sold in an auction this morning.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st May 2012, 03:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,189
Posted By nacho
Binangon is a generic term for any sword (as used...

Binangon is a generic term for any sword (as used in the Iloilo dialect). But people here (Philippines) generally use the term binangon to refer to any Ilonggo sword.

Thus, the "tenegre" can also...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th April 2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,275
Posted By nacho
I was the third to the highest bidder. I did not...

I was the third to the highest bidder. I did not continue bidding when I realized after reviewing previous posts in this forum that it is not moro, but a Malay sundang.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th April 2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,605
Posted By nacho
It is a tuba knife from Panay. This knife has...

It is a tuba knife from Panay. This knife has changed little in the last 100 years, so the specific item we are discussing might be a lot older than 30 years. The newer ones (last 30 years) no...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,566
Posted By nacho
Ron, here is another one with decoration on...

Ron, here is another one with decoration on silver. This one has twistcore blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,210
Posted By nacho
Speaking of Chinese in Sulu, the current...

Speaking of Chinese in Sulu, the current governor of Sulu is Abdusakur Tan. I guess the "Tan" surname indicates he has Chinese lineage.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th March 2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,210
Posted By nacho
This was posted by Lee, Nov 16, 2010. Similarly...

This was posted by Lee, Nov 16, 2010. Similarly with incised decoration on silver. This one also has a twistcore blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th March 2012, 03:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,210
Posted By nacho
Hi Charles, A similar moro spear was sold by...

Hi Charles,

A similar moro spear was sold by Ashoka Arts last year. It also has the incised decoration using Chinese motif, on silver. This one has a twistcore blade. I have always wondered...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th March 2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,618
Posted By nacho
Visayan Bolo in Auctions Imperial

The 2012 Auctions Imperial sale was the second time they offered a "Visayan Bolo". A similar one was offered in 2010.

Based on nearly identical samples in Spain, I believe it was made in Binan,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th January 2012, 03:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,302
Posted By nacho
I think it is a Panay sword. Attached is a...

I think it is a Panay sword. Attached is a picture of sandukos with different types of blades -- look at the one in the extreme right.

I have always wondered about the blade of this sanduko in my...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2011, 02:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,931
Posted By nacho
That looks like an old one -- your dating looks...

That looks like an old one -- your dating looks right.

Lots of paltiks being made up to 1972 (Martial Law) all over the Philippines. The best ones made in Danao (Cebu province) and in Pototan...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th October 2011, 01:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,077
Posted By nacho
The similarity in Bicol and Panay swords have...

The similarity in Bicol and Panay swords have been subject of our discussions here in the Philippines. No conclusions reached. But some interesting info:

1) Bicol and Panay dialects have strong...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,854
Posted By nacho
round pommel

This kris was shown by a member some years back.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st December 2010, 05:14 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 32,227
Posted By nacho
Miguel Diaz, Nonoy Tan, Jude and I visited the...

Miguel Diaz, Nonoy Tan, Jude and I visited the National Museum weapons storage room 2 weeks ago. Unfortunately no pics allowed (a guard closely followed us around). Weapons were from the St. Louis...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd November 2010, 05:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 21,872
Posted By nacho
I think the scabbard is made of Balayong wood. ...

I think the scabbard is made of Balayong wood. Its deep purple color is highly prized for making furnitures. The wood is no longer available. High end furnitures made of Balayong wood were made in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2010, 07:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,863
Posted By nacho
My guess: it is a Philippine sword circa 1900...

My guess: it is a Philippine sword circa 1900 made in Bicol. It has the right blade shape, Luzon peened tang, and the shell guard (although in this case it is slightly modified). Handle could be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th August 2010, 03:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,361
Posted By nacho
In our talks with the Panay Bukidnons they always...

In our talks with the Panay Bukidnons they always referred to the long nose as diagnostic of their type of Taribung. It distinguishes their sword from the lowlander tenegres.

The Panay Bukidnon...
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