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Hi friends,
From my father's collection- a supposed to be Bagobo bolo (a kampilan?). 1) in one of my earlier posts, I have shared a presumably tagagaolo bolo with a similar scabbard design (floral side of the scabbard/round metallic discs). My father remembers this piece as a Bagobo bolo (as what was told to him by the antique seller in General Santos City). We have Bagobo bolos/swords (aside from the 'datu' class earlier posted) in our collection- but they have hilts with a combination of wood + metal designs - this one has a solid hilt made out of brass. Looking at the design on the brass hilt- it makes me wonder in indeed this is Bagobo. Any feedback/inputs would be appreciated. Regards Yves |
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Hi Yves:
Yes, this one is Bagobo/Tagakaolo. The Tagakaolo are one of the three main groups of Bagobos, who live mainly on Mt Apo and surrounds, including Davao City. It is uncommon to see an all brass version of this hilt. Usually it is the decorated brass ferrule with a wooden (often banati) pommel. Ian |
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Hello Sir Ian,
Thanks so much for the info! Kindest regards Yves ![]() |
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That's a Bagobo kampilan, all right...I'm just curious about the scabbard, as it seems to deviate from usual samples. Here's my godfather's brass-hilted Bagobo piece with the usual scabbard.
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What defines this sword as a Kampilan?
Is Kampilan a generic term through out the islands? Couldn't this sword also be called a Bangkung? ![]() |
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Like Rick I too question the use of "kampilan". I also agree with Xasterix in that this is an unusual scabbard, almost looks like Moro "knock off" or a more recent Moro scabbard for this Bagobo piece - trade perhaps?
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Xas, nice traditional ensemble, with the complete brass hilt also. These two would make a dozen or so of this style I have seen with all brass hilts. I never found one for sale when I was accumulating Lumad pieces. It's nice to see these two good examples of Bagobo/Tagakaolo brasswork. As far as the scabbard, I think it may be from Zamboanga. It seems to have a rope keeper for tying around the waist. Ian . |
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