ID need of man with spear

Nonoy Tan · 15th December 2007, 09:31 PM

Here is an old photo of a man holding a spear, supposedly taken in the year 1870. Can somebody ID the probable ethnic backgroud of the man on the basis of the spear (or scarification on his body)?

The photo indicates "moro". Is this a misnomer?

The curly hair may indicate that this man was of negrito descent. If indeed he was moro (i.e. from Mindanao), has anybody read about negritos fighting for the moros (or moros emploring negrito men for war)?

Thanks,

Nonoy

Rick · 15th December 2007, 11:07 PM

Probably not Moro .
Some Hill tribe more likely .

Jim McDougall · 16th December 2007, 04:08 AM

Wouldn't the spear he's holding be a good clue?
Could he be Igorot?

Battara · 17th December 2007, 04:25 PM

Acutally I would not even say Philippines. The spear is not Igorot and this is definately not Moro.

Jim McDougall · 18th December 2007, 05:48 AM

Obviously I was guessing Jose

So where do you suppose this guy is from?
Jim

t_c · 18th December 2007, 08:13 PM

I think the scarification is the clue. I'm voting New Guinea...

http://www.amonline.net.au/bodyart/scarring/papua.htm

15th December 2007, 09:31 PM	#1
Nonoy Tan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 293	ID need of man with spear Here is an old photo of a man holding a spear, supposedly taken in the year 1870. Can somebody ID the probable ethnic backgroud of the man on the basis of the spear (or scarification on his body)? The photo indicates "moro". Is this a misnomer? The curly hair may indicate that this man was of negrito descent. If indeed he was moro (i.e. from Mindanao), has anybody read about negritos fighting for the moros (or moros emploring negrito men for war)? Thanks, Nonoy Attached Images

15th December 2007, 11:07 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,273	Probably not Moro . Some Hill tribe more likely .

16th December 2007, 04:08 AM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,840	Wouldn't the spear he's holding be a good clue? Could he be Igorot?

17th December 2007, 04:25 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,170	Acutally I would not even say Philippines. The spear is not Igorot and this is definately not Moro.

18th December 2007, 05:48 AM	#5
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,840	Obviously I was guessing Jose So where do you suppose this guy is from? Jim

18th December 2007, 08:13 PM	#6
t_c Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ca, usa Posts: 92	I think the scarification is the clue. I'm voting New Guinea... http://www.amonline.net.au/bodyart/scarring/papua.htm