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Greetings,
I thought I would share a somewhat recent acquisition. This is now called a Bonafacio bolo. I would place this from the late 19th century. The hilt is made of carved albino horn with silver nails, silver mounts, and a silver cross guard. This is also a Tagalog piece, with the tang going through the hilt with a silver "leafed" screw. The blade is of a special design with a clipped tip and a half false edge on one side. Some lamination, but not enough to really etch. This type of blade was favored by Andreas Bonafacio, who started the Katipunan revolution in the late 19th century, and thus is now called the "Bonafacio style" Finally the leather scabbard is in almost perfect shape, tooled, and with a silver bottom chape. Enjoy. |
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Battara, beautiful piece!
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Hello Jose,
what a great looking Bonafacio bolo. I am green with envy! ![]() Best regards, Detlef |
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That is a great looking blade...........thanks, now I've got to put another item on my "bucket list !"
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CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS FOR SHOWING THIS EXCELLENT EXAMPLE.
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Thank you folks.
Barry, as far as I know, no. Andres Bonifacio (correct spelling) was executed by his rival in the movement, Aguinaldo, before Bonifacio could do give anything to his people, unfortunately............... |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A very good piece to your collection Thanks for sharing Carlos |
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Jose:
Another excellent Tagalog piece and a wonderful example of the Bonifacio style. These don't come along very often and this one is a really nice specimen with a well preserved leather sheath. Congrats on such a nice find. Ian. |
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Best, Robert Last edited by Robert; 1st June 2016 at 12:32 AM. |
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Thank you folks.
Although the scabbard is different, in many other respects it is similar to this dagger I got years ago. Makes me wonder if this once belonged to a general or high ranking officer too. |
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I well remember this beautiful dagger Jose. Though there is no way that I know of to ever prove who it originally belonged to I would say that both of these pieces most likely belonged to high ranking officers (very likely a general) or at least high ranking officials of some kind. I imagine that it would have taken more money to purchase one of these pieces than most individuals of that time frame would have been able to afford. JMHO
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I agree Robert. In fact according to Dimasalang:
"From the markings it is obviously from Aguinaldos 1st Republic of the Philippines. A high ranking officer or generals dagger." (found in this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...epublic+dagger ) If this Bonifacio itak had a 1st Republic symbol on it, that would solidify the probability of the date and rank of the owner. What we do know for sure is that the owner was one of status and wealth. |
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Here are a couple of Filipino pictures of Bonifacio with this type of bolo/itak in his hand. I happen to have a copy of this stamp at home.
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