Visayas, the Philippines - swords question

RhysMichael · 8th September 2006, 12:47 AM

I think the type of deity on the hilt tell more where it came from not which of these types it is but I could be wrong. Here are some other diety heads

blades · 8th September 2006, 02:45 AM

are the 2 swords in the first image Ian posted tenegres from the visayas? do you know what dieties they are? what religion?

this is great! thanks a lot!

RhysMichael · 8th September 2006, 01:06 PM

I believe the first two are of a Binangon

Battara · 8th September 2006, 07:57 PM

Thanks Ian. That simplified things even for me.

8th September 2006, 12:47 AM	#1
RhysMichael Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 520	I think the type of deity on the hilt tell more where it came from not which of these types it is but I could be wrong. Here are some other diety heads Last edited by RhysMichael; 8th September 2006 at 12:58 AM.

8th September 2006, 02:45 AM	#2
blades Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new mexico Posts: 4	are the 2 swords in the first image Ian posted tenegres from the visayas? do you know what dieties they are? what religion? this is great! thanks a lot!

8th September 2006, 01:06 PM	#3
RhysMichael Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 520	I believe the first two are of a Binangon

8th September 2006, 07:57 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,308	Thanks Ian. That simplified things even for me.