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26th January 2012, 04:57 PM
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Location: Upstate New York, USA
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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). |
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26th January 2012, 05:31 PM
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"Spear used by the Moros of the Lanao region"
Iligan, (something, something), 1902(?) Which makes this a Maranao budiak... |
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1st February 2012, 02:38 AM
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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.
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1st February 2012, 10:09 PM
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AD 19?? 
Last edited by Rick; 2nd February 2012 at 12:43 AM. |
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