Luzon bolo with albino horn handle for comment

Sajen · 17th January 2015, 02:04 PM

Just bought this Luzon bolo with albino horn handle, sadly no scabbard. I have a tabak with similar handle in black horn. All comments regarding age and exact origin are very welcome. Is someone also able to give it a name? Bonifacio bolo?

Detlef

Ian · 17th January 2015, 03:00 PM

Very nice Detlef. These are mostly from Ilocos Sur as far as I can determine.

Ian.

Robert · 17th January 2015, 03:20 PM

Hello Detlef, I believe that this bolo would be called a "sinan-kapitan" and is Ilocano in origin. As for age, seeing that the ferrule looks to be seamed and not made from a piece of brass tubing or pipe I would think that it is an older piece from the early 1900's. These are just my personal opinions on this piece and I too would like to see what others have to say about it. I really like the albino carabao horn used for the hilt on this as it is much rarer than the darker horn more commonly seen on other pieces. My congratulations to you on yet another fine addition to your collection.

Best,
Robert

Sajen · 17th January 2015, 05:51 PM

Thank you both for comment!

So there seems to be agreement that this bolo coming from Ilocos, precise from Ilocos sur. Thank you Robert for giving it a name, do you have a translation for "sinan-kapitan"? And it seems that we have an agreement about the age since I also have thought that it is pre 1900. Will take pictures from my tabak with similar handle for comparison.

Regards,
Detlef

Battara · 17th January 2015, 08:49 PM

Congratulations Detlef! I almost thought about bidding this myself (I like albino horn). I agree with what the others said.

Sajen · 17th January 2015, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Congratulations Detlef! I almost thought about bidding this myself (I like albino horn). I agree with what the others said.

Thank you Jose!

Since I can't win the kris I've shown you was this the second piece on my wish list.

Great compliment from you, I know your exquisite taste.

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 18th January 2015, 06:35 PM

Here are the pictures from my tabak with similar handle.
I think that the tabak is also from Ilocos sur, correct? And another question regarding the name "sinan-kapitan", I found the source for this name: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=sinan-kapitan It seems that this name is given due to the handle style. The blade style seems to be an other thing, correct?

Ian · 18th January 2015, 07:00 PM

Detlef:

Yes and yes as far as I know.

Ian.

Sajen · 18th January 2015, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

Detlef:

Yes and yes as far as I know.

Ian.

Thank you Ian!

Sajen · 20th August 2017, 04:50 PM

I never have shown this small bolo with cleaned blade. Sadly is the nose missing partly.

Ian · 21st August 2017, 12:13 AM

Hi Detlef:

This is also a nice example of an Ilokano knife, probably early to mid-20th C.

Ian.

Sajen · 21st August 2017, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian

This is also a nice example of an Ilokano knife, probably early to mid-20th C.

Hi Ian,

thank you for comment and confirming the Ilokano origin, it's the same one as shown in post #1 but now with cleaned blade, just want to show how it look now.

It has received also a mild etch and show now a hardened edge.

Best regards,
Detlef

18th January 2015, 06:35 PM	#7
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Here are the pictures from my tabak with similar handle. I think that the tabak is also from Ilocos sur, correct? And another question regarding the name "sinan-kapitan", I found the source for this name: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=sinan-kapitan It seems that this name is given due to the handle style. The blade style seems to be an other thing, correct? Attached Images

20th August 2017, 04:50 PM	#10
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	I never have shown this small bolo with cleaned blade. Sadly is the nose missing partly. Attached Images

17th January 2015, 02:04 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Luzon bolo with albino horn handle for comment Just bought this Luzon bolo with albino horn handle, sadly no scabbard. I have a tabak with similar handle in black horn. All comments regarding age and exact origin are very welcome. Is someone also able to give it a name? Bonifacio bolo? Detlef Attached Images Last edited by Sajen; 17th January 2015 at 02:25 PM.

17th January 2015, 03:00 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,203	Very nice Detlef. These are mostly from Ilocos Sur as far as I can determine. Ian.

17th January 2015, 03:20 PM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Detlef, I believe that this bolo would be called a "sinan-kapitan" and is Ilocano in origin. As for age, seeing that the ferrule looks to be seamed and not made from a piece of brass tubing or pipe I would think that it is an older piece from the early 1900's. These are just my personal opinions on this piece and I too would like to see what others have to say about it. I really like the albino carabao horn used for the hilt on this as it is much rarer than the darker horn more commonly seen on other pieces. My congratulations to you on yet another fine addition to your collection. Best, Robert

17th January 2015, 05:51 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Thank you both for comment! So there seems to be agreement that this bolo coming from Ilocos, precise from Ilocos sur. Thank you Robert for giving it a name, do you have a translation for "sinan-kapitan"? And it seems that we have an agreement about the age since I also have thought that it is pre 1900. Will take pictures from my tabak with similar handle for comparison. Regards, Detlef

17th January 2015, 08:49 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,225	Congratulations Detlef! I almost thought about bidding this myself (I like albino horn). I agree with what the others said.

18th January 2015, 07:00 PM	#8
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,203	Detlef: Yes and yes as far as I know. Ian.

21st August 2017, 12:13 AM	#11
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,203	Hi Detlef: This is also a nice example of an Ilokano knife, probably early to mid-20th C. Ian.