Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th November 2017, 02:18 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 16,746
Hello Battara,
No scabbard with this one,...
Hello Battara,
No scabbard with this one, I’m afraid. Can you say anything more about the silver triangle placed on the blade? Have you seen this before? Purpose? Meaning of the symbols? I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th November 2017, 03:39 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 16,746
Unique Tboli / Maguindanao sword
Hello,
Would enjoy all input and insights on this interesting piece.
Provenance dates this piece to the early 20th century. The Tboli hilt is beautifully done, with great detail and a bold,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd October 2017, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 8,374
Thank you
Battara and Ian,
I’ve been extra distracted with “real life” issues this past week, but along the lines of better late than never - thank you very much for your thoughts and insights on the sword....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th October 2017, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 8,374
Unique Bagobo / Moro combo
Hello,
What appears to be a nice old Bagobo sword and scabbard quickly reveals itself to be a bit more complicated. First we see the wavy Moro blade, then we see the words "WT Lewis" and...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th April 2017, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 13,569
Hello Ian,
Very nice pieces. Thanks as...
Hello Ian,
Very nice pieces. Thanks as always for sharing.
The patterns and characteristics of the small ikat wrappings on the first scabbard are a bit hard to decipher, but the embroidered...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th April 2017, 02:32 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 17,272
Hi Ian,
Great information and I'm very glad...
Hi Ian,
Great information and I'm very glad to hear that you've had the opportunity to visit the Tboli. They are a special people. I've visited Mindanao several times, first in 1984 and most...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th April 2017, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 17,272
Ian,
You are indeed correct on your comment...
Ian,
You are indeed correct on your comment about Tboli women participating in the creation of their swords, especially in the old days. While the men will work on the blades and the basic shape...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th April 2017, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 17,272
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th April 2017, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 17,272
Thanks for your thoughts and knowledge Ian.
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Thanks for your thoughts and knowledge Ian.
This piece came from an East Coast collector who found it on EBay several years ago. I'm afraid that's as far back as the provenance goes.
I have...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th April 2017, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 17,272
Bagobo, Blaan ? Your expertise please
Hello,
Seeking your expertise please on this old blade.
The scabbard is wood, two parts, held together with original rattan and later-added string. The raised "block" holding the waist cord...
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Forum: Swap Forum
13th January 2017, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,989
Wanted: Tboli items
Hello,
I am interested in acquiring Tboli blades of any sort - tok, kefilan (kampilan), sangi, etc. as well as scabbards.
As an aside, if you happen to have any other Tboli items - textiles,...
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Forum: Swap Forum
6th June 2016, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 6,603
WTB: T'boli blades
Hello,
I am interested in acquiring T'boli blades of any sort - tok, kefilan, etc. as well as scabbards.
As an aside, if you happen to have any other T'boli items - textiles, costume,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th August 2015, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 9,106
Another Mindanao - Tboli blade for discussion
Hello,
Attached are photos of another T'boli blade that I recently acquired.
This blade was originally purchased from the T'boli in the early 1970's. The blade and scabbard measure...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st July 2015, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 10,106
Thank you
Gentlemen, thank you very much for the quick and informative replies!
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st July 2015, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 10,106
Mindanao blade - ID assistance please
Sorry, posted this in the swap forum first by mistake.
Hello,
Please assist me by taking a look at the attached photo and letting me know your thoughts. Sorry for the relative poor quality as...
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Forum: Swap Forum
14th May 2015, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 5,318
WANTED: T'boli items - kampilan, tok, etc
Hello,
I am interested in purchasing T'boli blades of any sort - kampilan, tok, etc. If you have any to offer for sale, please let me know. Thank you very much and I look forward to hearing from...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th September 2014, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 12,454
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th June 2014, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,198
Bagobo Sword - insights & thoughts please
Hello,
I was able to secure this piece recently as am very interested in knowing more about it from all the experts here on this board. Any and all insights and thoughts are welcome.
I'm...
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