Lumad Sword

Sajen · 11th April 2023, 12:18 PM

Great Bagobo sword Albert! Congrats for a very nice find! The second superb Bagobo sword in the short time you have shown us, where do you always find these??

Regards,
Detlef

kino · 12th April 2023, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

Great Bagobo sword Albert! Congrats for a very nice find!

Thanks Detlef

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Originally Posted by Sajen

The second superb Bagobo sword in the short time you have shown us, where do you always find these??

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Sajen · 12th April 2023, 09:50 PM

Gavin Nugent · 15th April 2023, 02:06 PM

Stunning, absolutely stunning dress, congrats on another treasure!

Ian · 16th April 2023, 01:23 AM

Albert,

The more I look at your wonderful sword the more I find to like about it. The scabbard is probably the best I have seen in terms of intact bead work and the unusual use of twigs, etc. The sword is easily a hundred years old IMHO. There are old pictures from around 1900-1915 that show very similar swords and scabbards. The Bagobos, more than most Lumad groups, like to dress up with a lot of beading on male garments. Their bead work is sought out for its detail and extent of us on various items. even everyday tote bags would be decorated with beads.

The hilt is typical Bagobo style, not Datu class but definitely in the traditional form. The "fat belly" blade is also a common Bagobo blade form. I don't know it's local name. Perhaps someone here can inform us.

Just an excellent ensemble! Congratulations

kino · 17th April 2023, 05:20 PM

Thanks Gavin, I’m fortunate to have found them.

Ian, I agree with your assessments. The selected wood is plain, it seems to be painted / dyed black, it’s light in weight and unfinished. The bead work is amazing. The craft person put a lot of work into the scabbard.

15th April 2023, 02:06 PM	#4
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Stunning, absolutely stunning dress, congrats on another treasure! Attached Images

11th April 2023, 12:18 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Great Bagobo sword Albert! Congrats for a very nice find! The second superb Bagobo sword in the short time you have shown us, where do you always find these?? Regards, Detlef

12th April 2023, 09:50 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164

16th April 2023, 01:23 AM	#5
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Albert, The more I look at your wonderful sword the more I find to like about it. The scabbard is probably the best I have seen in terms of intact bead work and the unusual use of twigs, etc. The sword is easily a hundred years old IMHO. There are old pictures from around 1900-1915 that show very similar swords and scabbards. The Bagobos, more than most Lumad groups, like to dress up with a lot of beading on male garments. Their bead work is sought out for its detail and extent of us on various items. even everyday tote bags would be decorated with beads. The hilt is typical Bagobo style, not Datu class but definitely in the traditional form. The "fat belly" blade is also a common Bagobo blade form. I don't know it's local name. Perhaps someone here can inform us. Just an excellent ensemble! Congratulations

17th April 2023, 05:20 PM	#6
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,018	Thanks Gavin, I’m fortunate to have found them. Ian, I agree with your assessments. The selected wood is plain, it seems to be painted / dyed black, it’s light in weight and unfinished. The bead work is amazing. The craft person put a lot of work into the scabbard.