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28th August 2015, 05:50 PM | #1 |
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A MONSTER HEAD BOWIE
I MISSED GETTING A BID IN ON THIS ONE BUT THOUGHT IT WOULD MAKE A INTERESTING POST. I THINK IT MAY BE PHILIPPINE AND HAS AN 11 INCH BLADE FLAT ON ONE SIDE AND BEVELED ON THE OTHER SIDE. WOOD SCABBARD, LEATHER BELT STRAP. A COOL BUG EYED MONSTER POMMEL. WHAT ARE YOUR OPINIONS ON THIS ONE.? ENJOY
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28th August 2015, 06:40 PM | #2 |
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Nice knife.
I'm sorry, but i just couldn't resist posting this other Monster Head Bowie... |
28th August 2015, 06:56 PM | #3 |
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Some Talibon/Garab elements in that piece .
Not yours David . |
28th August 2015, 08:30 PM | #4 |
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Hallo Barry,
I was one of the bidders but decided to let it go after I had discussed this piece with an other member of this forum. I think that it is a Visayan WWII area dagger. At one of the seller pictures you can see that the handle is from blonde wood and stained black. Most proably is it a very soft wood. I think that it is maybe a early "tourist" piece worked for US soldiers. Still a nice piece and the selling price was a very good one. Regards, Detlef |
28th August 2015, 09:50 PM | #5 |
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Detlef:
I agree completely. Probably WWII vintage and could be from Panay or Negros. I too considered a bid but decided against it for several reasons. Ian. |
29th August 2015, 12:54 AM | #6 |
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I also agree. The pommel form conforms to some Visayan pieces as well as the beveled edges.
BTW - I don't see beveled edges in David's picture of a Bowie......... |
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