Mandaya Dagger

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 15th June 2017, 12:33 AM

Salaams and for this weapon Please see;

http://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/nat...no/Dagger.html which states ~

Quote"The badao or winged dagger is a double bladed multi-purpose weapon used by the Mandaya of Eastern Mindanao. The dagger is a status symbol used among the Mandaya datu. It has a crown-like wooden pommel enclosed with a carved wooden sheath provided with red cloth. The red cloth symbolizes bravery among the Mandaya and it is usually seen among Mandaya hunters. The badao is 0.305 meters long and there are braided cloth belt and tassels provided to secure the dagger in proper place."Unquote.

Whilst Forum Library has other links and a great thread at http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5906

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

15th June 2017, 12:33 AM	#4
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Salaams and for this weapon Please see; http://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/nat...no/Dagger.html which states ~ Quote"The badao or winged dagger is a double bladed multi-purpose weapon used by the Mandaya of Eastern Mindanao. The dagger is a status symbol used among the Mandaya datu. It has a crown-like wooden pommel enclosed with a carved wooden sheath provided with red cloth. The red cloth symbolizes bravery among the Mandaya and it is usually seen among Mandaya hunters. The badao is 0.305 meters long and there are braided cloth belt and tassels provided to secure the dagger in proper place."Unquote. Whilst Forum Library has other links and a great thread at http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5906 Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi. Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 15th June 2017 at 12:44 AM.