Another Mindanao - Tboli blade for discussion

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Originally Posted by Ian

Detlef:

Yes, sangngi is the Bagobo word for this knife--I don't know the term in T'boli.

The top two knives that you show are Bagobo, and the bottom one looks T'boli based on decoration of the hilt and scabbard (not so old as the other examples shown here). The middle one has a T'boli scabbard for the Bagobo style knife.

Marbel's knife is T'boli.

Ian

Hello Ian,

agree with everything you have said!

Regards,
Detlef