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Greetings, eteemed panel. I have embarked upon the ghoulish task of compiling a head hunter museum.
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![]() ![]() I think of the kamplian as a Moro weapon and therefore not a good candidate for a headhunters museum. I presume by Kalinga you are referring to Kalinga axe, as the term Kalinga refers to many things. Good luck with this project. ![]() |
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I've entertained the thought before too, but my wallet said no
may you be able to complete this vast endeavor. Maybe start in a small area? well here's a list for thought... some of these may not apply Qin Chinese sword ![]() not necessarily part of a ritualized, male, violent pseudo-predatory combative role in society. some of these are examples of head-taking as trophies of war, or as part of executions |
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I'd have a hard time referring to the Moro groups as 'Headhunters' ; decapitators, yes .
Headhunting to me connotes the taking and ritual collection of heads as an integral part of the society . I don't believe this can be said of the Moros; if it can then many European societies were 'Headhunters' also . |
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The reason I list the Kampilan, is that I have a reference that attributes it's origin, to the Sea Dayaks. Who were notorious headhunters. In fact, I read that they would hire themselves out to the Maylays, as mercenaries. "Will fight for heads!" And that's all that they wanted. My research has revealed, that almost every culture, has been headhunters, at one time, or another. If not heads, some other body part(s). A question, are there any headhunter groups, that used the Talibon?
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The kukri & the kora have also taken lots of heads for many different reasons over the years.
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