Philippine sword identification

nacho · 1st March 2010, 03:20 PM

This same scabbard is also seen in Panay tenegre blades. It is the type made by the lowlanders (in contrast to the ones made by the mountain tribe people -- the Panay Bukidnon). The Panay Bukidnons (previously called the Mundos) make the Sanduko-types. Miguel Diaz and I were at the Iloilo Museum last year where we were fortunate to meet members of the Panay Bukidnon tribe. They were invited to perform their unique dance and music.

I have a similar blade. It was a Spanish-American war trophy from an American soldier.

You blade is probably circa 1899.

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1st March 2010, 03:20 PM	#8
nacho Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Makati Posts: 69	This same scabbard is also seen in Panay tenegre blades. It is the type made by the lowlanders (in contrast to the ones made by the mountain tribe people -- the Panay Bukidnon). The Panay Bukidnons (previously called the Mundos) make the Sanduko-types. Miguel Diaz and I were at the Iloilo Museum last year where we were fortunate to meet members of the Panay Bukidnon tribe. They were invited to perform their unique dance and music. I have a similar blade. It was a Spanish-American war trophy from an American soldier. You blade is probably circa 1899.