New Gunong

David · 11th August 2012, 11:11 PM

Well Robert, there was never any question that this gunong is both expertly made and beautiful.

migueldiaz · 12th August 2012, 10:50 AM

Here's a similar piece, from a Paris museum, Musée du quai Branly (pics att.)...

mrwizard · 12th August 2012, 02:23 PM

Just for the records: a gunong with fittings of similar style but of rather poor workmanship. I believe it has been made for the travellers market. The seller told me it was brought to europe by an american soldier shortly after WW2.

Battara · 12th August 2012, 04:16 PM

Good comparison Mr. Wizard - notice the hilt and the waves of the blade, definite indications of very post WWII. Also the guard is blocky and is not cut to the contours of the okir.

David · 12th August 2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mrwizard

Just for the records: a gunong with fittings of similar style but of rather poor workmanship. I believe it has been made for the travellers market. The seller told me it was brought to europe by an american soldier shortly after WW2.

I agree with Jose that this is probably a very post WW2 example and that the seller exaggerated with his "shortly after WW2" comment (to think that they might ever do such a thing!

).

David · 12th August 2012, 10:29 PM

While we're at it, when did the gunong itself first appear? I have asked this question before with no solid result, but i guess it doesn't hurt to keep asking. :-) Has anyone seen any gunongs that can be safely dated before the late 19th century?

12th August 2012, 10:50 AM	#2
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Here's a similar piece, from a Paris museum, Musée du quai Branly (pics att.)... Attached Images

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mrwizard Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 102	Just for the records: a gunong with fittings of similar style but of rather poor workmanship. I believe it has been made for the travellers market. The seller told me it was brought to europe by an american soldier shortly after WW2. Attached Images

11th August 2012, 11:11 PM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	Well Robert, there was never any question that this gunong is both expertly made and beautiful.

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Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Good comparison Mr. Wizard - notice the hilt and the waves of the blade, definite indications of very post WWII. Also the guard is blocky and is not cut to the contours of the okir.

12th August 2012, 10:29 PM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	While we're at it, when did the gunong itself first appear? I have asked this question before with no solid result, but i guess it doesn't hurt to keep asking. :-) Has anyone seen any gunongs that can be safely dated before the late 19th century?