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21st August 2023, 06:20 AM | #1 |
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Sinan Gabriela Silang bolo
Hello,
Excited and pleased to share with you an unusual piece- a Sinan Gabriela Silang/Gabrila bolo with a 'ganado' blade profile. It was given as a souvenir by the late Governor Carmeling P. Crisologo (first woman governor of Ilocos Sur: 1964-1971). (with engraving on the side of the blade: I have put some chalk to what we can read the inscription). The seller is an old woman (from Ilocos Sur) and this particular bolo was given to her husband. Enjoy |
21st August 2023, 06:25 AM | #2 |
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It would be nice to see the entire blade of this piece.
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21st August 2023, 06:49 AM | #3 |
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Sinan Gabriela Silang gabriela
Hi,
Picture of the 'ganado' blade. Regards Yves |
21st August 2023, 09:14 AM | #4 |
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Very nice piece!
It appears to be genuine albeit in rather poor condition. However, with some minimally invasive cleaning it can be brought back to its former glory. Thank you for sharing! PS: DO NOT CLEAN IT TOO MUCH because removing its "patina" will also decrease its value dramatically. |
21st August 2023, 10:46 AM | #5 |
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Ilocano traditional blades are underrated. I've seen a ganado before, but kinda different from this, the one I saw had wider blade and the tip is rounder. Does it have variations?
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21st August 2023, 11:46 PM | #6 |
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Very nice and well provenanced piece from Ilocos Sur. Good quality work on the blade and hilt in a traditional Ilokano black leather sheath that has remained in good shape. Congratulations on finding this one.
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