Missing scabbard part identification

h0ll0wman · 6th February 2021, 04:48 AM

Does anybody have a photo of what does the missing part of this scabbard look like? I am planning on having it remade.

Battara · 6th February 2021, 06:46 PM

It would be a section with a "hook" on it. It is Maguindanao and this type of scabbard has these on them.

David · 6th February 2021, 09:02 PM

José is probably fairly accurate to call it a "hook", but that work might give you the wrong impression. Basically what was in the insert area was another piece of wood with a slant cut at the bottom to help keep the sheath secured when stuck into a sash or waistband.
I took a couple of quick phone pics of my example. Mine covers the entire width of the sheath and was carved directly from the main piece of the sheath whereas the one on yours would be a separate piece and thinner, fitting into that insert space, either adhered with damar or wrapped with rattan or both.
Soory for the bad photos, but you should be able to get the idea from them.

Battara · 7th February 2021, 03:01 AM

David you are correct. I didn't know how to describe it. It is an added protrusion to hook onto a belt or sash.

h0ll0wman · 7th February 2021, 06:27 AM

Thank you for the insights!

6th February 2021, 04:48 AM	#1
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6th February 2021, 09:02 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	José is probably fairly accurate to call it a "hook", but that work might give you the wrong impression. Basically what was in the insert area was another piece of wood with a slant cut at the bottom to help keep the sheath secured when stuck into a sash or waistband. I took a couple of quick phone pics of my example. Mine covers the entire width of the sheath and was carved directly from the main piece of the sheath whereas the one on yours would be a separate piece and thinner, fitting into that insert space, either adhered with damar or wrapped with rattan or both. Soory for the bad photos, but you should be able to get the idea from them. Attached Images

6th February 2021, 06:46 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	It would be a section with a "hook" on it. It is Maguindanao and this type of scabbard has these on them.

7th February 2021, 03:01 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	David you are correct. I didn't know how to describe it. It is an added protrusion to hook onto a belt or sash.

7th February 2021, 06:27 AM	#5
h0ll0wman Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 78	Thank you for the insights!