A couple more Moro spears

Lee · 26th January 2012, 04:57 PM

Here are a couple more presumed Moro spears, each has unfortunately lost the majority of its pole.

Both appear to be made of plain steel.

The first has a 37.5 cm blade and includes an old tag; I am having trouble deciphering the place names and would appreciate any help!

The second has a 29.8 cm blade (measured tip to start of ferrule).

Spunjer · 26th January 2012, 05:31 PM

"Spear used by the Moros of the Lanao region"
Iligan, (something, something), 1902(?)
Which makes this a Maranao budiak...

fspic · 1st February 2012, 02:38 AM

I have something of similar form mounted on a short length of bamboo. It was no doubt brought back by a soldier. The blade is a bit burned around the tip and the bamboo if I recall. This indicates kids were probably playing with it in make believe war scenes, plotting attacks and defense, on some American farm a hundred years ago. The blades have a characteristic shape which can be readily identified.

Rick · 1st February 2012, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunjer

"Spear used by the Moros of the Lanao region"
Iligan, (something, something), 1902(?)
Which makes this a Maranao budiak...

The last word might be Mindanao ??
AD 19??

26th January 2012, 04:57 PM	#1
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 970	A couple more Moro spears Here are a couple more presumed Moro spears, each has unfortunately lost the majority of its pole. Both appear to be made of plain steel. The first has a 37.5 cm blade and includes an old tag; I am having trouble deciphering the place names and would appreciate any help! The second has a 29.8 cm blade (measured tip to start of ferrule). Attached Images

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26th January 2012, 05:31 PM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	"Spear used by the Moros of the Lanao region" Iligan, (something, something), 1902(?) Which makes this a Maranao budiak...

1st February 2012, 02:38 AM	#3
fspic Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 27	I have something of similar form mounted on a short length of bamboo. It was no doubt brought back by a soldier. The blade is a bit burned around the tip and the bamboo if I recall. This indicates kids were probably playing with it in make believe war scenes, plotting attacks and defense, on some American farm a hundred years ago. The blades have a characteristic shape which can be readily identified.