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20th November 2013, 09:20 PM | #1 |
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Luzon itak?
Just win this Luzon bolo, think it is an itak? Am I correct? I like the unusal shape of the blade. Sadly there is no scabbard. 27" long.
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21st November 2013, 01:05 AM | #2 |
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Yes you are correct. Might even be Tagalog.......
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21st November 2013, 07:58 PM | #3 |
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Thank you Jose!
Can you explain please the different between a Luzon and Tagalog itak? Regards, Detlef |
22nd November 2013, 01:26 AM | #4 |
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Well, Luzon is the northern large island of the Philippines. The Tagalog "tribe" or ethno-linguistic group lives on the southern part of Luzon. Since there are several groups living on Luzon, pinpointing to what group a piece belongs is obviously even better.
I hope I wasn't confusing. |
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23rd November 2013, 12:51 AM | #6 |
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Great sword Detlef. The seven sided hilt on this piece I believe to be a rarer form than the more common octagon or tear-drop shaped ones. Very nice catch.
Robert |
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