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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th January 2006, 01:40 PM
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Posted By zamboanga
LOL :D

LOL :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th January 2006, 01:39 PM
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Views: 28,567
Posted By zamboanga
The writer of this article was a colleague back...

The writer of this article was a colleague back when i was working over at sunstar cebu. (hi ma'am mayette!) if i'm not mistaken her husband is a member of the tabada clan which produces those...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th January 2006, 06:45 AM
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Views: 10,244
Posted By zamboanga
Looks like a slim Tabak to me. On a related...

Looks like a slim Tabak to me.

On a related note, the Tabak is the logo of the Phil. Army's first infantry division whose AOR is zamboanga peninsula, basilan, sulu and tawi-tawi. they are usually...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th December 2005, 01:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,605
Posted By zamboanga
zel, Are you talking about the book or books...

zel,

Are you talking about the book or books by former priest Gerard Rixzon? I don't think it has an ISBN number. In fact most books printed locally that deal with Jolo culture and history (Rasul,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th December 2005, 04:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,552
Posted By zamboanga
Wow! Dimensions of this piece? The wrapping...

Wow!

Dimensions of this piece? The wrapping on the hilt is as thin as it can get.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th December 2005, 04:19 AM
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Views: 6,565
Posted By zamboanga
LOL! :D

LOL! :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th December 2005, 07:51 AM
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Views: 7,683
Posted By zamboanga
Nice kris kabayan. I understand it has no...

Nice kris kabayan. I understand it has no scabbard?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2005, 06:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,716
Posted By zamboanga
Nice shandigan blade. IMHO the pommel could not...

Nice shandigan blade. IMHO the pommel could not have been ivory. it wouldn't have been a match to the brass ferrule. Just my opinion though.
Forum: Swap Forum 12th December 2005, 05:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,858
Posted By zamboanga
nechesh, i posted these on the forum last...

nechesh,

i posted these on the forum last dec. 4 and since i didn't get any response here. i posted them on ebay yesterday, december 12.

no intention to sow confusion. i did the same on an...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th December 2005, 04:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,716
Posted By zamboanga
Ivory hilted Kris on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/Philippine-Moro-Kris-Keris-Sword-Ivory-Handle_W0QQitemZ6585544160QQcategoryZ475QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Wow... As we say in Zamboanga "maka pacha suegra." Worth...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2005, 07:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,219
Posted By zamboanga
Ron, the sizes of these tamings vary because...

Ron,

the sizes of these tamings vary because these are dependent on the size (diameters) of the trees from which they were taken from. size then and now is measured by palm widths.

I agree that...
Forum: Swap Forum 8th December 2005, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,858
Posted By zamboanga
i am no fan of Deep Space 9 but I am familiar...

i am no fan of Deep Space 9 but I am familiar with the Ferengi. They are rude aliens aren't they?

Maybe they can profit from an old Tausug proverb:

Kitbita in pais mu;
bang masakit kaymu,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2005, 03:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,321
Posted By zamboanga
Not if the seller attended the 3rd Annual...

Not if the seller attended the 3rd Annual Nigerian Email conference -
http://j-walk.com/other/conf/

:D :D :D
Forum: Swap Forum 4th December 2005, 09:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,858
Posted By zamboanga
Another Barong by Lubian

Here is another Lubian barong.

This one is of recent make.

Features:

- over 15 inches long blade. about 21 inches overall.
- Detailed and distinctive Lubian ukkil on the MOP inlays.
-...
Forum: Swap Forum 4th December 2005, 03:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,858
Posted By zamboanga
Barong with pearls by Lubian

Hi everyone,

I have another barong from the shop of Manong Jimmy Lubian. This one is an early restoration work (mid-1970s) An old blade that was given a then evolving restoration work.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st December 2005, 07:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 29,889
Posted By zamboanga
here is a link about sansibar swords: ...

here is a link about sansibar swords:

http://www.cebueskrima.s5.com/photo5.html
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th November 2005, 05:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,589
Posted By zamboanga
i use petroleum jelly ;) to keep the blade from...

i use petroleum jelly ;) to keep the blade from rusting. the locals use pomade (the ones that come in small satchets) but i don't like my blade to smell like elvis' hair. :D

as to the way the...
Forum: Swap Forum 22nd November 2005, 10:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,022
Posted By zamboanga
posted the barong on ebay:...

posted the barong on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7727116181

thanks.

carlo
Forum: Swap Forum 22nd November 2005, 02:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,022
Posted By zamboanga
Samples of lubian's works

here are samples of lubians works.

An old barong with scabbard repaired and MOPs replaced.

An a newly made kampilan which comes with a stand and brass plate (favorite of the military and...
Forum: Swap Forum 22nd November 2005, 02:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,022
Posted By zamboanga
Hi Vandoo, Mr. Lubian does accept repairs...

Hi Vandoo,

Mr. Lubian does accept repairs on old kris and barongs. What he usually does is replace ALL the old MOP with ones that bear his trademark etching (as shown in the picture). I think it...
Forum: Swap Forum 21st November 2005, 02:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,022
Posted By zamboanga
Lubian's Modern Barong for sale

Hi everyone,

Zamboanga City's biggest secret in barong making is Jimmy Lubian - considered as the premiere modern barong maker in the entire Zamboanga peninsula. His clientele includes the top...
Forum: Swap Forum 7th November 2005, 08:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,338
Posted By zamboanga
"Pungkul" barong

Another nice barong.

Termed as "pungkul" in zamboanga because of the hilt.

Laminated, and etched long 19" blade. 24" overall. 1/4" thick near the hilt.

Banati puhan with silver ferrule...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th November 2005, 08:17 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 24,479
Posted By zamboanga
Maybe I can sum up their thoughts as follows: ...

Maybe I can sum up their thoughts as follows:

To them these are simply barong wannabees. The blade profile is wrong; the puhan profile is wrong; no ukkil on the puhan; the blade is usually thin...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th November 2005, 04:36 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 24,479
Posted By zamboanga
Hi LabanTayo, I agree with you that it is a...

Hi LabanTayo,

I agree with you that it is a newly made sword. I'm sure it's maranao-made and I agree with Battara's earlier comment that it is made for the market.

My tausug and yakan friends...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th November 2005, 03:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 24,479
Posted By zamboanga
Mabuhay ka! and the rest of the mods :)

Mabuhay ka! and the rest of the mods :)
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