Fully Loaded Binangon

[Battara]

I forget, is it the blade form that makes this a binangon?

On another note, this is a common motif on this island - seen it on upland Panay pieces as well (pieces with long noses).

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Battara

I forget, is it the blade form that makes this a binangon?

On another note, this is a common motif on this island - seen it on upland Panay pieces as well (pieces with long noses).

Hi Jose,

I am as well every time confused by this both terms. But when I understand correct is the sword from Ron a tenegre and my one a binangon, see the thread I have given. It isn't the blade form but the handle form what makes a binangon or tenegre. See post #20 & #24 in the thread I have given.

For the second question: I simple don't know. Maybe Nacho or someone other is able to give us an answer.

Regards,

Detlef

[Spunjer]

freebooter, the flower motif has always been integral to the ilonggo arts. besides weapons, these particular motif can be seen on textiles and architecture. if you notice on the majority of ilonggo weapons, the deity hilt has a flower cap. Nacho has postulated that these represented the Katmon flower (dillenia philippinensis). i have heard that the four petal supposed to represent the main cardinal points.
as far as what it's called we (as ilonggo) would call this a binangon, whether the blade profile is that of what sajen's have, or the one that i have. bangkaya has eloquently explained that in this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16115.
IMHO, this is what i would consider more of a tenegre:

[Sajen]

So at best we call both sanduko!

[Spunjer]

Originally Posted by Sajen

So at best we call both sanduko!

if you were FROM Capiz or Aklan, then yes, it would be referred to as sanduko.

[VVV]

What a beauty, congratulations!!!

Michael

[carlos]

This is a really beatiful sword ¡ congratulations with this adquisition
best regards

carlos