3 Talibons (or Garabs?)

Rafngard · 24th July 2015, 04:05 AM

Hello All,

My first three items from the Vasayans. All from Epray.
I'm not very clear on how a talibon is distinguished from a garab. Perhaps someone could clarify that for me.
None are very exceptional examples, but they were cheap, and I love them, which is the important part

The top one, with perhaps the best carvings is 17.75" long.
The middle, thicker one is 20.255" long
The bottom, thinner on is 21.5" long and as V.N.III carved on it, and I have no idea what that might mean.

I'd be happy to hear any comment's people may have on them.

Thanks,
Leif

Rafngard · 24th July 2015, 04:06 AM

Just a few more pics

Rafngard · 24th July 2015, 04:08 AM

Also, I have 5(!) more talibons coming in the mail. Will post pics when they arrive.

Rick · 24th July 2015, 04:17 AM

Caught the bug, have you ?

Rafngard · 24th July 2015, 04:38 AM

Yeah, just a bit. With the large supply of them, the great variety, and the relatively low price (particularly in comparison to moro and Indonesian items, which I also love), I'm loving the hell out of talibons.

Have fun,
Leif

Battara · 24th July 2015, 05:23 AM

Oh yes, PI weaponry rules!!!!! (my unbiased opinion

)

I might place these more from the 1940s.

That bigger one certainly has a unique design, doesn't it?

So far, it would seem different dialects/groups in the Visayas use the different names like tailbon and garab, and perhaps others.........

24th July 2015, 04:05 AM	#1
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 342	3 Talibons (or Garabs?) Hello All, My first three items from the Vasayans. All from Epray. I'm not very clear on how a talibon is distinguished from a garab. Perhaps someone could clarify that for me. None are very exceptional examples, but they were cheap, and I love them, which is the important part The top one, with perhaps the best carvings is 17.75" long. The middle, thicker one is 20.255" long The bottom, thinner on is 21.5" long and as V.N.III carved on it, and I have no idea what that might mean. I'd be happy to hear any comment's people may have on them. Thanks, Leif Attached Images

24th July 2015, 04:06 AM	#2
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 342	Just a few more pics Attached Images

24th July 2015, 04:08 AM	#3
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 342	Also, I have 5(!) more talibons coming in the mail. Will post pics when they arrive.

24th July 2015, 04:17 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Caught the bug, have you ?

24th July 2015, 04:38 AM	#5
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 342	Yeah, just a bit. With the large supply of them, the great variety, and the relatively low price (particularly in comparison to moro and Indonesian items, which I also love), I'm loving the hell out of talibons. Have fun, Leif

24th July 2015, 05:23 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,226	Oh yes, PI weaponry rules!!!!! (my unbiased opinion ) I might place these more from the 1940s. That bigger one certainly has a unique design, doesn't it? So far, it would seem different dialects/groups in the Visayas use the different names like tailbon and garab, and perhaps others.........