Horn & Silver: a cross-cultural "Go on... show us" thread.

Sajen · 9th February 2012, 09:24 PM

A horn hilted alamang with silver sleeves at the handle and at the sheath.

Battara · 10th February 2012, 12:35 AM

Berkely nice to see you again. Great kothimora! love the silver pins!

Sajen never saw an alamang with silver like that before.

Spunjer · 10th February 2012, 03:59 PM

horn and silver, from the three main islands:
dagger from luzon
binangon from visayas
gasah and kalis from mindanao (sulu)

Sajen · 10th February 2012, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunjer

horn and silver, from the three main islands:
dagger from luzon
binangon from visayas
gasah and kalis from mindanao (sulu)

Wow!

ThePepperSkull · 10th February 2012, 08:18 PM

I've heard this twice now -- The older form "pira" is colloquially known among Yakan today as Gasa? It's nice to know that there is a distinction rather than "Pira" and "Older-form pira". Thank for sharing, ron!

What's the story behind the Brass-bladed Luzon dagger? I only know anectodal reasons behind why these were made (Brass and copper being the only thing that can harm or ward off evil spirits), but aside from hearsay among my titos I don't know the actual reason why (Practical or religious/superstitious)

That Sulu kris is great as well (Actually, All of those are pretty great!) . I have a Sulu piece coming to me (When the payments clear) with a similar hilt, albeit newer than the blade.

I have yet to hold it in-hand but I cannot wait till I can. I actually think this one was discussed in these forums a while back before I became its owner. Check it out:

Spunjer · 10th February 2012, 10:20 PM

The blade remains a mystery, dave. Like you, i've heard growing up that brass or copper tends to lean towards the supernatural.
So that's where the kalis went! Congrats on snagging that one! I was contemplating on that one as well, but it came out at the wrong time, lol...

ThePepperSkull · 11th February 2012, 07:08 AM

Sold some of my collection to pay for it (and am still making payments) but it is a piece that I think is well worth it. The older form half waves are my favourite, and like I said in the opening post, I find horn and silver fittings particularly beautiful. To be its current caretaker (can you really own something that will outlive you? I think not) is a priviledge.

I'm sure most of you feel the same way about your pieces. Why else would we obsess over them?

9th February 2012, 09:24 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,161	A horn hilted alamang with silver sleeves at the handle and at the sheath. Attached Images Last edited by Sajen; 9th February 2012 at 09:38 PM.

10th February 2012, 03:59 PM	#3
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	horn and silver, from the three main islands: dagger from luzon binangon from visayas gasah and kalis from mindanao (sulu) Attached Images

10th February 2012, 08:18 PM	#5
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	I've heard this twice now -- The older form "pira" is colloquially known among Yakan today as Gasa? It's nice to know that there is a distinction rather than "Pira" and "Older-form pira". Thank for sharing, ron! What's the story behind the Brass-bladed Luzon dagger? I only know anectodal reasons behind why these were made (Brass and copper being the only thing that can harm or ward off evil spirits), but aside from hearsay among my titos I don't know the actual reason why (Practical or religious/superstitious) That Sulu kris is great as well (Actually, All of those are pretty great!) . I have a Sulu piece coming to me (When the payments clear) with a similar hilt, albeit newer than the blade. I have yet to hold it in-hand but I cannot wait till I can. I actually think this one was discussed in these forums a while back before I became its owner. Check it out: Attached Images

10th February 2012, 12:35 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,270	Berkely nice to see you again. Great kothimora! love the silver pins! Sajen never saw an alamang with silver like that before.

10th February 2012, 10:20 PM	#6
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	The blade remains a mystery, dave. Like you, i've heard growing up that brass or copper tends to lean towards the supernatural. So that's where the kalis went! Congrats on snagging that one! I was contemplating on that one as well, but it came out at the wrong time, lol...

11th February 2012, 07:08 AM	#7
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	Sold some of my collection to pay for it (and am still making payments) but it is a piece that I think is well worth it. The older form half waves are my favourite, and like I said in the opening post, I find horn and silver fittings particularly beautiful. To be its current caretaker (can you really own something that will outlive you? I think not) is a priviledge. I'm sure most of you feel the same way about your pieces. Why else would we obsess over them?