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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th December 2015, 04:18 PM
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Views: 15,067
Posted By mdp10003
Taal

Hi! I don't think it is Lake Taal - it refers to the town of Taal, Batangas. It is a small town with the biggest Basilica in Asia, and was also home to several revolutionary families, including the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2015, 12:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 23,692
Posted By mdp10003
Beautiful!

Beautiful!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2015, 01:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,046
Posted By mdp10003
I have seen at least 2 examples like this that...

I have seen at least 2 examples like this that were attributed to the Philippines, but the references here do suggest that they are Cuban. The attribution to the Philippines did not seem to be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,222
Posted By mdp10003
You are right in that there is a lot of interest...

You are right in that there is a lot of interest in Spanish colonial items, as well as those from the Philippine revolutionary period (1896-1902). That is great that you also have 2 of the halberds!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th October 2014, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,348
Posted By mdp10003
Here is the link: ...

Here is the link:

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/30829838_19th-cent-philippine-visayan-bolo-tenegre-sword
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th October 2014, 06:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,348
Posted By mdp10003
Philippine Tenegre just auctioned

Hi!

This really interesting 19th century tenegre with a deity hilt was just auctioned. I didn't get it and hope someone in the group did.

I would be interested in what people think of it - in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2014, 02:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,222
Posted By mdp10003
Thanks everyone for your thoughts on museum...

Thanks everyone for your thoughts on museum collections. I do believe there is merit in museums having items in their collections for research (and not necessarily display), but what I am uncertain...
Forum: European Armoury 25th August 2014, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,369
Posted By mdp10003
Thank you, Fernando!

Thank you, Fernando!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2014, 01:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,222
Posted By mdp10003
I am not certain - they are certainly Albarderos,...

I am not certain - they are certainly Albarderos, but probably not Virreyes (which means viceroy), since that unit was discontinued.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2014, 05:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,222
Posted By mdp10003
Donating to the National Museum

I was contacted over the weekend by the deputy director of the National Museum of the Philippines, and they are very interested in acquiring at least one of the halberd heads I was fortunate enough...
Forum: European Armoury 24th August 2014, 11:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,369
Posted By mdp10003
19th Century Halberd from Spanish Colonial Guard in Philippines

I thought I would post two halberd heads for comment, which I just acquired. They were captured in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War, and were presumably used by a special guards unit...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th August 2014, 07:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,222
Posted By mdp10003
The Albarderos were the personal bodyguards of...

The Albarderos were the personal bodyguards of the Spanish Captain-General (Governor) in the colonial times in the Philippines.

Actually, the Guardias del Virreyes operated in Spanish colonies...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th August 2014, 04:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,222
Posted By mdp10003
Provenance

Unfortunately, no provenance yet but I have reason to believe it was in the Arkansas state collection and they deaccessioned it. I will confirm when i get them.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th August 2014, 01:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,222
Posted By mdp10003
19th century Philippine Halberd from Spanish Colonial Guard

I know it does not really qualify as ethnographic, but I thought I would post two halberd heads that I just won at auction and that can serve as a contemporaneous look to some of the swords/daggers...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th August 2014, 07:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,490
Posted By mdp10003
Definitely 1st Philippine Republic dagger

I have a 1st Philippine Republic dagger whose scabbard looks very similar to yours. The brass on my scabbard has the seal of the First Republic (mythical sun and 3 stars), but otherwise looks very...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2014, 01:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,925
Posted By mdp10003
Beautiful!

Beautiful!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th October 2013, 02:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,678
Posted By mdp10003
By the way, I am not sure it is widely known, but...

By the way, I am not sure it is widely known, but the mythical sun with three stars in a triangle is more than just a symbol - it is actually the official coat of arms of the First Philippine...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th October 2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,678
Posted By mdp10003
Wowwwwww! Absolutely stunning! I agree with the...

Wowwwwww! Absolutely stunning! I agree with the consensus, including that it probably was for someone with the rank of general - the silver mounts and detailing is something only of high rank could...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th August 2013, 01:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,572
Posted By mdp10003
Hi all, I am the proud (and grateful) keeper...

Hi all,

I am the proud (and grateful) keeper of the dagger that Jose just restored. I have to say, it was great work! The problem is he does such great work I may keep him busy with a few more...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,285
Posted By mdp10003
small

Hi all!

I just got it and shipping it to Jose for restoration. It is actually relatively small - over-all length is just over 10 inches, and relatively light. Has anyone seen daggers this small...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,835
Posted By mdp10003
Beautiful! cheers, Michael

Beautiful! cheers, Michael
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,285
Posted By mdp10003
Hi! Thanks for the comments. Jose will be...

Hi!

Thanks for the comments. Jose will be applying his restoration magic on the dagger when it arrives, so we will post more pictures after he has worked on it!

cheers, Michael
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th August 2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,285
Posted By mdp10003
First Philippine Republic dagger from Vigan

Hi!

I am posting pictures on something I just won in an auction. I still have to receive it, so I am posting pictures from the auctioneer.

The over-all length is 12 inches, the sheath looks...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2013, 03:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,465
Posted By mdp10003
Wow Robert, that is a very nice blade! I am...

Wow Robert, that is a very nice blade! I am partial to the ones that are engraved or have markings that connect it to Katipunan or the Philippine Republican Army! Thanks also (and to Jose) for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,465
Posted By mdp10003
Smile Thanks! I am getting it next week and am excited...

Thanks! I am getting it next week and am excited to hold it in my hand! I am still learning about these bladed weapons!
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