Talibong of unknown origin

[h0ll0wman]

I recently acquired this not so old talibong which has the following features: The blade is chisel grind for right hand, the guard is made of wood, the hilt seems to be carved from carabao horn with a bakunawa profile, it is apparently painted green , and the scabbard is damaged on the top part.
The seller told me that he bought it from Cebu though I believe that this blade is not from that area. The blade profile is similar to my modern talibong from Aklan. However, I cannot be sure about the place of origin of this piece.

[h0ll0wman]

Based from the information of my friend in Ilioilo, this blade has similar features from talibongs made in Antique (pronounced as an-tee-ke) province.

[Rick]

I think what you have there is a Tenegre rather than a Talibon/Garab.

[RobT]

I agree with Rick.

Sincerely,
RobT

[chmorshuutz]

h0ll0wman is correct. That's a sinuwak talibong, bakunawa hilt. This style is from Antique, most likely from northern towns like Culasi.

[h0ll0wman]

Originally Posted by chmorshuutz

h0ll0wman is correct. That's a sinuwak talibong, bakunawa hilt. This style is from Antique, most likely from northern towns like Culasi.

Thank you. In response to Rick, the pandays of the different provinces of Panay also forge talibongs in their own style. This talibong from Panay is different from the talibon/garab that we know. Here as an example of my modern Talibong forged in Aklan.

[chmorshuutz]

Here's a post from Filipino Traditional Blades page on Facebook, it shares some similar attributes, particularly the guard.

I think it should also be noted that the term "talibong" is a term that can be found in other Philippine languages, even outside Visayas. It's understandable that confusion may arise sometimes. A talibong may look different depending on the culture it belongs to.

[h0ll0wman]

I did my best to restore it however I cannot remove the pitting from the rusts because it is too deep. I also applied linseed oil to the scabbard. I noticed there are remnants of green paint on the damaged part of scabbard most likely to match the green handle color.