Hopping back with a garab

[wildwolberine]

Hi Xas,

Just out of curiosity, is the hilt meant to resemble a water buffalo, or is that just coincidental?

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by wildwolberine

Hi Xas,

Just out of curiosity, is the hilt meant to resemble a water buffalo, or is that just coincidental?

Halloo! There are several theories about the imagery, but I'm currently researching a personal theory- I believe it mirrors a certain symbol in Philippine Folk Christianity.

[Battara]

I think it is more in the form of a plant.

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by Battara

I think it is more in the form of a plant.

This is one of the main theories. The garab hilt resembles the "Minandawe" hilt of Cebu pinuti. Minandawe is an obscure vine fern documented by the Spanish.