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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2007, 06:57 PM
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Views: 11,491
Posted By Nonoy Tan
I believe that there is no "Mayaoyao tribe." He...

I believe that there is no "Mayaoyao tribe." He must be referring to the peoples living in Mayaoyao - a town of Ifugao province, northern Luzon.

The Ifugao peoples had a social strata which...
Forum: Swap Forum 14th December 2007, 02:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,499
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Fearn, thank you for reminding all of us of our...

Fearn, thank you for reminding all of us of our environmental responsibilities.

I would like to share a couple of photos I took a few weeks ago on mantas being hunted and slaughtered for their...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2007, 11:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,130
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Nice piece, Tim. Here is an example of a...

Nice piece, Tim.

Here is an example of a tool used for digging soil (planting and harvesting root crops) from the Ifugao of Northern Luzon (Philippines). OAL: 34.0 cm. Eyes are inlaid copper...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th November 2007, 01:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,169
Posted By Nonoy Tan
I totally agree with Jim. Some peoples have even...

I totally agree with Jim. Some peoples have even taken a further step by modifying the weapon design to suit another purpose. Here is an example of a spear from Northern Luzon of the Philippines...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st October 2007, 02:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,008
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Certainly from Southern Philippines (e.g....

Certainly from Southern Philippines (e.g. Mindanao). My guess is Bagobo. I hope this helps.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th October 2007, 11:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,342
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Thanks Battara. I too have read about the use of...

Thanks Battara. I too have read about the use of spears in certain rituals (from the books "The Bontoc Igorot" and "The Tingguian") but do not recall the mention of male and female anthropomorphic...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2007, 09:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,342
Posted By Nonoy Tan
The multiple barbed spear is also from Barlig,...

The multiple barbed spear is also from Barlig, Eastern Bontoc (Northern Luzon, Philippines). It features a double anthropomorphic figure (like "siamese twins). It is not from from Siam :p
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2007, 04:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,342
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Tourist pieces?

"Male" spear, thickness of blade at the median = 7.98mm, height of the man = 112.0mm

"Female" spear, thickness of blade at the median = 7.39mm, height of the woman = 101.0mm

The anthropomorphic...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th October 2007, 12:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,342
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Luzon Spears

Here is a pair of interesting spears from Barlig, Eastern Bontoc (post WWII). One displays a male anthopomorphic figure and the other a female, complete with genitalia :eek:

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Forum: Swap Forum 24th October 2007, 05:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,349
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Going...going..

Moro Swords book - only two copies left
Form and Splendor - only one copy left
Forum: Swap Forum 23rd October 2007, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,862
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Blade thickness

I received an inquiry and so hereby providing the response with regards to the blade thickness nearest the hilt.

Longer Panabas: 6.94 mm
Shorter Panabas: 6.14 mm
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd October 2007, 02:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,316
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Talismanic Symbols

Those talismanic symbols baffle me as well - particularly those with an "X" surrounded by three lines on each side, and other variations. I suspect that some of the variations could be coincidental,...
Forum: Swap Forum 22nd October 2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,862
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Panabas

I am selling these two Panabas as one lot.

Overall lenghts: 75 cm and 55 cm

US$190 for both. PM me if interested.

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Forum: Swap Forum 16th October 2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,349
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Moro Swords Book, Form and Splendor Book

Hi,

I am selling the following rare books:

1. Moro Swords by Robert Cato - New (never used), $139

2. Form and Splendor by Roberto Maramba - Used but in very good condition, softbound, 267...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th September 2007, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,345
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Hybrid Philippine Sword? Help in Translation Please

I acquired this sword in the Philippines but have no idea of its origin. Overall lenght is 74.5 cm, and scabbard lenght is 49 cm. The blade has strange designs etched on it, while the scabbard shows...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st August 2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,385
Posted By Nonoy Tan
More specs

The club is 70 cm in lenght and 0.3 kilograms in weight. Here are more pics.

Based on documentation, this specimen was collected from Bilanse Village, Nueva Vizcaya (in the 1890's ???). Further...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2007, 12:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,385
Posted By Nonoy Tan
There is reference to clubs being used in the...

There is reference to clubs being used in the Philippines ("The collection of primitive weapons and armor of the Philippine islands in the United States National museum" by Herbert Krieger 1926). ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2007, 03:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,385
Posted By Nonoy Tan
Club from the Philippines

I thought of sharing this rare find. It is a club from the Bogkalut - a once fierce group of people from Northern Luzon, neighbors of the llongot.

Has anybody else seen anything similar?

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