5th March 2020, 04:09 AM | #1 |
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Bagobo Datu Spear
Greetings folks.
Here is the only Bagobo datu spear I have. I just finished restoring it based on research from old pictures and Krieger’s work. The blade is steel with silver and bronze/brass dots. All of the silver inlays are reminiscent of Moro datu kris blade work. Beneath the blade are a bronze collar with worn down spirals and a brass collar with “figures” chased in it. Below all of that is a section of brass hammered wire, held at the bottom with a bone ring. At the distal end the spear was split and I glued that, then made the Bagobo figured brass sleeve with a hammered cap at the end. I would place this at the end of the 19th century. |
5th March 2020, 04:10 AM | #2 |
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Here is a picture of a Bagobo datu taken in 1900. Notice the spiral wire wrap near the hand and especially the spear blade with inlay.
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5th March 2020, 09:36 AM | #3 |
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Lovely piece and interesting information!
Thank you for sharing! |
5th March 2020, 12:11 PM | #4 |
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One of the most attractive Philippines spears I have seen!
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5th March 2020, 05:15 PM | #5 |
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Brilliant restoration, Jose!
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5th March 2020, 09:18 PM | #6 | |
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Lovely symbolism. Great piece!
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5th March 2020, 10:36 PM | #7 |
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Very nice piece, Jose!
Do the silver as well as the brass inlays have central dots from another alloy? Could you take a close-up, please? Regards, Kai |
6th March 2020, 12:18 AM | #8 |
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Thank you folks.
Hi Kai, I hope this picture is what you were asking. The only metals that I can find are silver (more like a sterling silver of around 90-92% silver and 10-8% copper alloy) and brass/bronze. No other alloys are present. |
6th March 2020, 08:05 AM | #9 |
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Very nice spear Jose, masterfully restored to its original glory.
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7th March 2020, 09:57 AM | #11 |
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Beautiful spear Jose, congrats!
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