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Old 28th February 2006, 08:07 PM   #1
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Here are some of my Philippine weaponry displays.

The first 2 are Moro, and the last one is Kalinga, one of the Igorot tribes in the north. I made all of the displays by hand (and not by foot ). Enjoy . Photo credits: Rsword (maraming salamat )
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Old 1st March 2006, 01:17 AM   #2
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Jose those are great! Thank you for sharing them.
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Old 1st March 2006, 01:48 AM   #3
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Battara,
Absolutely beautiful displays. If you would, please post more information and show more pictures of the armour.


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Old 1st March 2006, 07:54 AM   #4
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Battara,

Isn't that one of those rare Barongs with kamagong hilt with inlaid ivory?
Could you please post a close up for us to admire?

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Old 1st March 2006, 06:35 PM   #5
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Thank you folks. Been wanting to do this for a while.

Here is a link on Federico's site for the kris in the display:

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~feder...sacollage.html

And here is the link for the barong (yes VVV, it is one of those rare barongs ):

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~feder...ngcollage.html

I will post more closeups of the kris (possibly barong if can find them) and the armour in the next couple of days.
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Old 3rd March 2006, 01:12 AM   #6
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Here are closeups of the kris with ivory, silver, and swaasa. I made the scabbard from scratch.
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Old 3rd March 2006, 01:15 AM   #7
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Here are some pictures (front and back) of the Moro armour made of horn and brass plates, and brass chain maille. I have yet to restore it (another 10 year project ).
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Old 3rd March 2006, 01:18 AM   #8
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As far as closeups of the barong are concerned, this is all I have at present. If I can get better closeups I will post them.
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Old 3rd March 2006, 01:22 AM   #9
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Just for good measure, here is a picture of the Kalinga datu brass mounted head axe (with white metal engraved end).
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Old 3rd March 2006, 09:31 PM   #10
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Battara,
Great armour. Thanks for posting more pictures of it. On the back side, is that a stab wound in the lower right hand side? When you do restore this will you make new horn plates to replace the broken ones or will you repair the original ones?


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Old 4th March 2006, 06:54 PM   #11
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I will both make new plates and restore the broken ones. There are even some missing. I got this armour from Artzi at Timonium a few years ago.
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Old 12th April 2006, 05:54 PM   #12
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Thumbs up Kalinga hatchet and shield

Ganda! Very impressive Kalinga items. Do you have any pictures you can e-mail? I just purchased a similar shield, but the rattan is missing. How long is the hatchet?
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Old 9th February 2013, 04:58 AM   #13
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yeah, battara, what's the measurement on your kalinga headaxe?
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Old 9th February 2013, 12:21 PM   #14
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Great pics; the pieces are even better in person!

That sure is a nice twistcore spear!
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whoa! at the kalinga set up, i just now notice this:
spirit orbs??? there's quite a few of them...
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whoa! at the kalinga set up, i just now notice this:
spirit orbs??? there's quite a few of them...
Welcome to my world...........
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Old 9th February 2013, 07:20 PM   #17
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I've noticed quite a few of these "orbs" when photographing my collection too but not being very superstitious always chalked them up as dust particles either in the air or on the camera lens.

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Great pics; the pieces are even better in person!

That sure is a nice twistcore spear!

That is a super great twistcore spear! Where in the world does Jose find his stuff?
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That is a super great twistcore spear! Where in the world does Jose find his stuff?
Discontinued aisle at Walmart?

Jose, i swear those are orbs..
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Old 10th February 2013, 04:54 PM   #20
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whoa! at the kalinga set up, i just now notice this:
spirit orbs??? there's quite a few of them...
I took a copy of the the picture and re balanced the shading, and saw the reflections of all of the orbs in the sheet metal in the right of the picture. There is a lot going on in this picture. Mostly centered around the shield
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I took a copy of the the picture and re balanced the shading, and saw the reflections of all of the orbs in the sheet metal in the right of the picture. There is a lot going on in this picture. Mostly centered around the shield
Let us just say that I have Filipino and Cherokee spiritualities coursing through me veins...............
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Old 11th February 2013, 01:16 AM   #22
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Bro, I think you got some spirits lingering around your swords, especially on that kalinga headaxe/shield...
I'm bringing an EVP next time
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I'm sure there are - this is also my prayer room..........

Could also be my spirit friends...........

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yeah, battara, what's the measurement on your kalinga headaxe?
Ok finally - the blade from tip to terminal spike is 12.5 inches and from top of blade to bottom of shaft is 26 inches.
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Old 11th February 2013, 05:46 PM   #25
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Here are some better pictures of my Philippines displays.
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Old 12th February 2013, 02:48 AM   #26
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Jose, when i grow up, i'd like to have a collection and display like yours...
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Thank you Ron,

but dude - you already have a great collection!
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Thank you Ron,

but dude - you already have a great collection!
Thank you!
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