Mandaya bolo for discussion

Sajen · 21st May 2020, 03:00 PM

Hello dear members,

It seems that we have Lumad time on the forum!

A Mandaya bolo was long on my personal wish list so I've bought this example recently so only the seller pictures for the moment. The scabbard has an inscription on both sides, one says "Bolo, Moro tribe, Mindanao, PI" on the other side I am not able to read the first name, sadly since I think to find out more when I know the the first name from the Major Bennett who seems to has collected this piece when he was positioned on the Philippines, maybe someone from you will be able to decipher his first name.
The handle is a little bit unusual when I compare it with other Mandaya bolos I've seen before but guess it's original or at least long together with the blade.
But I guess that the chain is a later addition but maybe still from the original owner, what you think?

I will post my own pictures soon as I have received it and have been able to give it a little TLC.

drac2k · 21st May 2020, 04:13 PM

What a fantastic piece; I know you will do it justice when you receive it.

Hombre · 21st May 2020, 04:31 PM

I can only agree... A fantastic piece, Detlef! Congratulations!

Marbel · 21st May 2020, 05:13 PM

Is it possible that the inscription says Major instead of mayor?

Sajen · 21st May 2020, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Marbel

Is it possible that the inscription says Major instead of mayor?

For sure!

My wrong spelling!

Sajen · 21st May 2020, 06:15 PM

Drac2k and Stefan, thank you very much!

21st May 2020, 03:00 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Mandaya bolo for discussion Hello dear members, It seems that we have Lumad time on the forum! A Mandaya bolo was long on my personal wish list so I've bought this example recently so only the seller pictures for the moment. The scabbard has an inscription on both sides, one says "Bolo, Moro tribe, Mindanao, PI" on the other side I am not able to read the first name, sadly since I think to find out more when I know the the first name from the Major Bennett who seems to has collected this piece when he was positioned on the Philippines, maybe someone from you will be able to decipher his first name. The handle is a little bit unusual when I compare it with other Mandaya bolos I've seen before but guess it's original or at least long together with the blade. But I guess that the chain is a later addition but maybe still from the original owner, what you think? I will post my own pictures soon as I have received it and have been able to give it a little TLC. Attached Images Last edited by Sajen; 21st May 2020 at 08:04 PM. Reason: spelling

21st May 2020, 05:13 PM	#4
Marbel Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 66	Mandaya Is it possible that the inscription says Major instead of mayor?

21st May 2020, 04:13 PM	#2
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,232	What a fantastic piece; I know you will do it justice when you receive it.

21st May 2020, 04:31 PM	#3
Hombre Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 232	I can only agree... A fantastic piece, Detlef! Congratulations!

21st May 2020, 06:15 PM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Drac2k and Stefan, thank you very much!