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I just picked up this old Panay Tenegre.
Except the rare Bat-style of the Bakunawa-hilt it also has a rattan binding at the handle I haven't seen before. Any comments and other reference pictures of these features? Michael |
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do you have this on hand, michael? it doesn't appear to be rattan; rather, it's twine, similar to the one at the base of the handle on mine. love the carving on the grip of your handle tho.
p.s. photobucket is acting up and couldn't resize my photo. will try again when i get home |
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Ron,
I will be back home tomorrow and inspect the binding closer. Look forward to see yours, too. Michael |
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A BEAUTIFUL SWORD
![]() THE SCABBARD LOOKS NEWER BUT STILL HAS SOME AGE AS IT HAS THE PROPER FORM OF RAISED DESIGNS. I HAVE OFTEN WONDERED WHAT THESE DESIGNS MEAN ARE THEY SYMBOLS TO IDENTIFY THE TRIBE OR ARE THEY A TALSMANIC SYMBOL FOR PROTECTION? THEY STRIKE ME AS SOMETHING MORE THAN SIMPLE DECORATION. THAT IS SOME BEAUTIFUL WOOD IT IS LAYING ON TOO IT TOOK ME A WHILE TO NOTICE AS MY EYES WERE DRAWN TO THE SWORD. ![]() |
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Thanks Barry,
I don't have a clue about the designs on the scabbard either. Maybe Lorenz or some of the other collectors have some ideas? The wood it's laying on however is my dinner table. Michael |
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Hello Michael, I am amazed at the great looking swords that you seem to be able to locate. This has got to be one of my favorites. Wonderful carving on the hilt with a beautiful blade combined with a nicely carved scabbard "even if the scabbard turns out a later replacement" it is an item that anyone would be more than happy to have in their collection One question though, what are the two green items at the throat of the scabbard? I would have to agree with Berry on the cording on the hilt, it does look like it could be sennet to me also. My congratulation on your new addition and I must say that I am very envious of you good fortune.
Regards, Robert |
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