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I know this isn't a weapon of any sorts, but I think relates to some of the topics here, particularly the Moro discussions. And I figured some of you might enjoy the share. Here's a Sarimanok statue I picked up off e-prey the other week. I rarely see these go up for sale anywhere, and I really don't think people are on the look out for these. So only me and one other person bid on this item(sorry if you were that other person), and I thought I really got a good deal on it. The seller only posted one pic, and it was not a good detailed one(almost thought I over paid). Prior to bidding, I originally thought the Sarimanok was the goofiest looking folk animal to come out of the Philippines, so much so that I almost didn't bother. But when the bird came in I was awed by how detailed it was. Excellent quality for the amount I paid.
![]() ![]() I really don't know how old this one is, maybe someone out there can let me know, and possibly what type of bone they probably used. The bones feel very soft and smooth to the touch and has a good hefty weight to it. This one is also missing the fish dangling from the birds mouth, but I don't mind. ![]() It is a little over a foot tall. Just under a foot long. And just under a foot in wing span. Some general info on the Sarimanok. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarimanok Last edited by Dimasalang; 25th June 2015 at 08:27 AM. |
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Few more images
Last edited by Dimasalang; 25th June 2015 at 08:24 AM. |
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I actually thought of this piece but decided to back off. A great example - Congratulations!
I will move this to the Ethnographic section where this beauty belongs. |
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BTW - you can see how the junggayan kris pommel form resembles the sarimanok head.........
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