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Hello. A blessed holy week to all.
Sharing my first antique (more than 100 years old) talibong from the mountainous area of Aklan. This was offered to me by a very much well-known blade artisan/maker in Libacao, Aklan. The blade (linamay profile) is more than 100 years old. The scabbard is new with the INISDA (fish-tail) design. Hilt is made from carabao horn, with repoussed silver sheets (NOT fully wrapped in silver). Maranhig/deity pommel design. Muromunggo on the tip of the proboscis. According to the seller in Libacao, this type of talibong is what they call a TINANGGUHAN (the FEMALE version of this talibong). This is because the silver is NOT fully wrapped on the entire hilt/handle. A fully-wrapped version is what they call a Sapot/sinapot (the MALE version). Scabbard: LANIPGA wood with UBARAN fiber fasteners. 28.75 inches overall length/ blade: 18.75 inches Enjoy, Regards, Yves |
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Nice talibong! Would like to ask, are the ferrule and guard made of nickel-silver?
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Lovely example! Do you think the scabbard is later?
So nice to find these things so complete and in such nice condition! |
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Kind regards, Yves |
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This is not my area of knowledge, but simply on general principles, how truly old is the blade of this « old warrior”?
I cannot see any edge nicks, signs of resharpening, scars or any expected consequences of actual use. I am not trying to cast doubt on the veracity of the seller, just interested in learnlng something new for me. Could it be a decorative/ceremonial/tourist version? |
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1) 'how truly old is the blade of this old warrior'?- Before this talibong was purchased, a provenance was requested. From the first owner to the latest one (who eventually sold this piece). This piece was handed down for generations. And it's more than 100 years old; 2) this piece, in my opinion, is a heirloom piece. If you've read my original post, you would note that this piece (which is the female version), together with a male version(sapot) is offered as a dowry/gift to the parents of the bride before marriage. Never been used in battle (so there are no nicks, re-sharpening, scars). So, a ceremonial piece (not a tourist version nor for decorative purposes). Regards Yves |
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Got it.
So it is an old ceremonial sword and not an “old warrior”. Now I understand. Thanks for the information. |
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