My gunong collection and some thoughts

Battara · 6th November 2017, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rafngard

Wow!

Absolutely stunning.

Would the Brass inlay have talismanic properties here? Or is this likely just decorative?

Thanks,
Leif

I believe the answer is "yes". Bronze, brass, and copper blades appear to be talismanic, and by extrapolation, their use on blades (along with silver) is used for talismanic purposes. In fact often they appear on blades lnlaid in talismanic forms like animals, the sun, stars, other symbols, and even script.

Sajen · 4th March 2018, 04:23 PM

Another new addition to the collection, just bought so here a few modified seller pictures.

kai · 4th March 2018, 06:11 PM

Neat - am looking forward to seeing the blade etched, Detlef!

Sajen · 4th March 2018, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kai

Neat - am looking forward to seeing the blade etched, Detlef!

Hello Kai,
thank you! Will need a little bit. I like this early gunongs with inlaid blades. I think it's a late 19th to very early 20th century piece.

Regards,
Detlef

Battara · 4th March 2018, 06:41 PM

I agree Detlef. I also like walker gunongs andd this one is a good one with great Maranao silver inlay.

Congratulations!

Sajen · 4th March 2018, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

I agree Detlef. I also like walker gunongs andd this one is a good one with great Maranao silver inlay.

Thank you Jose for confirming my age guess. What you mean by "walker gunong"?

Regards,
Detlef

Battara · 6th March 2018, 01:13 AM

I hate auto-correct!

This was a typo. It was supposed to say "earlier" gunongs.

In fact, I love this inlay best because it has truly traditional Maranao okir. Not seen one like it till now.

4th March 2018, 04:23 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,409	Another new addition to the collection, just bought so here a few modified seller pictures. Attached Images

4th March 2018, 06:11 PM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Neat - am looking forward to seeing the blade etched, Detlef!

4th March 2018, 06:41 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	I agree Detlef. I also like walker gunongs andd this one is a good one with great Maranao silver inlay. Congratulations!

6th March 2018, 01:13 AM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	I hate auto-correct! This was a typo. It was supposed to say "earlier" gunongs. In fact, I love this inlay best because it has truly traditional Maranao okir. Not seen one like it till now.