Goals for weapons types

[Federico]

Well I figured Id start a new post, so we can try and coordinate our contributions. I know for a good portion of us, our collections are slanted one way or the other, eg. mostly Moro swords or mostly Visayan swords, and it may difficult to get a true representation of all the diversity that is the sandata. With that in mind, the actual items exhibited will be key in determining what aspects of the Philippines should be addressed in the article that will accompany the exhibits. Realistically I dont want to write on and on about a group or sword that will not be displayed.

Given the diversity and the limits of our collections, I propose a simple regionalization of weaponry via the 3 major land areas of PI, Northern, Central, and Southern. From there we can try to develop sub-sets as best we can (eg. lumad vs moro, christian vs non christian, western visayas vs eastern visayas, etc...) as we determine the actual pieces to be contributed. However, I would like to (for the purposes of the article) stay as general as possible, dividing only as pieces are available (eg. if all the central region pieces are from Panay, then no need to divide Visayas further).

Anyways, given the difficulty of and time constraints of photographing and cataloguing our pieces, I propose that as quickly as possible we at least set up a interim list of who is contributing what, so that we can proceed to fill in the gaps and not have too much overlap (eg. 20 krises and only 1 tenegre).

As for my own contributions so far on the list I have noticed Luzon and western Visayas is a little scanty. I can contribute in this regards a Bontoc head axe, a binakoko bolo (luzon), a katipunan era d-guard bolo, two tenegres (western visaya), another garab (though do we really need more than one), a generic crescent bladed Tagalog bolo, and a miscellaneous dragon headed Panay tenegre. I have the feeling the Moro pieces will be well covered, and can contribute as gaps appear. If need be, I do have other more contemporary bolo, but it would be nice to stay at with older pieces (WWII or older though if we could do all Span am war and older that would be neat).

As for support pieces, who can contribute what? There was mention of armor, but is this confirmed? Most of my period pics are either already digital or in books, I can attempt to scan some of the pics from the books, but understandably they are very much in favor of Moro pics. Are we considering shields? Textiles? Etc...

[Mark]

Remember that you have to get permission from the copyright holder before you use pictures from a book. It is not hard, but it is best to identify those early so that the publisher can be contacted about it right away to allow maximum time for them to respond.

Support pieces (as I understand it) are mainly for visual impact, but should still keep to the theme. A nice Moro cuirass, for example, could be impressive, as could a shield. My feeling is to keep it close to the martial theme (for example, not use a beautiful piece of pottery, unless maybe it has a nice painting of a battle on it or something).

I have a Burmese lacquered box that I was considering, but there are no weapons visible among all the scenes decorating it, so it wouldn't add much other than being pretty and showing some unrelated craft from Burma. On the other hand, one or both of my Burmese warrior marionettes might work.

[Antonio Cejunior]

Hi again Federico,

I just replied to your post on the other thread.
Hope that helps. Perhpas we should stay in only one thread, what do you say?

Like I said, we must see what collectors have to make a choice, the older the better. That means showing what they are willing to contribute.

Mark:
It was me who mentioned the materials and shields. The idea was to provide a cultural perspective in which the culture of the swords serves as a background. I don't think it needs to be a martial perspective.
But I would suggest we concentrate on weapons as first priority and on the cultural background on the second priority. But it does not mean you should refrain from sending them.

Copyright. We at the Museum can ask for the copyright on everyone's behalf if a photo, email and publishing house address is provided to us along with the book title, ISBN and page number. This will be a better way.

Best regards,
Logging off for now.

Antonio

[Rick]

Originally Posted by Antonio Cejunior

Hi again Federico,

I just replied to your post on the other thread.
Hope that helps. Perhpas we should stay in only one thread, what do you say?

Like I said, we must see what collectors have to make a choice, the older the better. That means showing what they are willing to contribute.

Mark:
It was me who mentioned the materials and shields. The idea was to provide a cultural perspective in which the culture of the swords serves as a background. I don't think it needs to be a martial perspective.
But I would suggest we concentrate on weapons as first priority and on the cultural background on the second priority. But it does not mean you should refrain from sending them.

Copyright. We at the Museum can ask for the copyright on everyone's behalf if a photo, email and publishing house address is provided to us along with the book title, ISBN and page number. This will be a better way.

Best regards,
Logging off for now.

Antonio

I would suggest getting in touch with :
THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE

They have on microfilm a copy of :
Volume 24 XXIV Number 11
November 1913

This issue has an article which covers most of the main tribes with pictures of each .

The article is :
THE NON CHRISTIAN PEOPLES OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

This is available as a CD ROM set called THE COMPLETE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ; pictures can be downloaded and printed from a registered copy of this set.

Hope this helps .

Rick

[Antonio Cejunior]

Thanks Rick.
I think someone is already taking care of this, although it would be wonderful if you could get this photocopied and mailed to me. I'll send you my address by email later on, before I fall asleep
Bless ya
Antonio

Originally Posted by Rick

I would suggest getting in touch with :
THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE

They have on microfilm a copy of :
Volume 24 XXIV Number 11
November 1913

This issue has an article which covers most of the main tribes with pictures of each .

The article is :
THE NON CHRISTIAN PEOPLES OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

This is available as a CD ROM set called THE COMPLETE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ; pictures can be downloaded and printed from a registered copy of this set.

Hope this helps .

Rick

[Rick]

Antonio , my version of the Geographic collection is not compatible with my new OS unfortunately I cannot print pictures . To do so I would have to go out and purchase a completly new set .

[Antonio Cejunior]

Originally Posted by Rick

Antonio , my version of the Geographic collection is not compatible with my new OS unfortunately I cannot print pictures . To do so I would have to go out and purchase a completly new set .

No problem Rick
No worries. Can I purchase the magazine online?

Going to hit the sack. It is 7:00 AM and the Grand Prix is on and I hate the noise.

Best,
Antonio