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As a collector of Moro swords I typically stay away from the swords of non-Muslim people of the Philippines, but this talibon struck me as exceptional. Dated 1899, the carving is outstanding throughout, and the blade is very thick and heavy. This one really gave me a new found respect for such pieces.
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What a beautiful thing, it should really belong to me
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wow! what is striking is that it actually has the date engraved!!! nice acquisition, charles...
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Congrats on a great find. The Visayan Islands started to be under US control in 1899. Cebu was fighting the Spanish control in 1898. I've lean towards thinking this type of sword would be from Cebu. Maybe an early presentation sword to US officer? It sure seems to be in excellent condition. By 1900 there was conflict with Americans. If you find any more info on it, please post.
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Nice piece, Charles!!!!!
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THAT IS A REAL BEAUTY, EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP, DATED, CLOTH STRAP AND GRIP WRAP INTACT SOMETHING YOU JUST DON'T FIND UNLESS YOU ARE LUCKY. CONGRADULATIONS!
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Nice puppy Chuckmeister (woof!
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...notice the red wrapped hilt?
Pulahan?!?!? Cebu?.... try Samar |
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Don't know about Charles S; many collectors have (until recently, it seems) avoided nonMolslem PI swords because of fashion and (incorrect) attitudes regarding quality.
This (though we lack a definition) is the type now being called a "garab"; it's the type with the thumbest, and yours in the particular variation (triple concave sheath front, finialed pommel, etc.) one sees in pretty much all the published sources. This always carried a perhaps inappropriate prestige, but it certainly seems like a nice sword (they usually do). Most interesting feature may be that this is a left handed sword (unless your photos are reversed or something). |
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note the pinned sheath tip.
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I have noticed that the better talibons (
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That looks very nice... if you ever get tired of it, let me know, I can help you out
![]() I have two questions for those knowledgeable about Filipino blades... Is the Talibon a sword, or a work blade, or is it both? For example the Force Recon Marines of the Philippines use what's called the ginunting as a machete and sword. However a barong or a kris is mainly a weapon of war... though arguably the barong has application as a cleaver and for cutting greens.Also, what is a garab, and what is a talibon? What do those names mean? Being Taiwanese American, not Filipino, these names are just labels for me. For example I found out some time ago that ginunting supposedly means scissor, a description of the blade shape perhaps... I also read pinuti means shining white, that is, when the bolo was cleaned and resharpened - ready for fighting. Thanks guys, always trying to learn ![]() |
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