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1st May 2012, 03:47 AM
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Binangon is a generic term for any sword (as used in the Iloilo dialect). But people here (Philippines) generally use the term binangon to refer to any Ilonggo sword.
Thus, the "tenegre" can also be called a "binangon". However, "tenegres" are a special type of "binangon" -- one that has the characteristic monster face. BTW, it is a very nice piece! |
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1st May 2012, 09:26 AM
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Thank you for clearing that up Sajen. Am always amazed of the ingenuity of tribal groups; am sure it would be a hell of a job to make thin slizes of horn!!! Although they might cook the horn first to make it more soft, still
Yes now you mention it Dimasalang, I know those salakots which you mean, with often silver (embossed) tops and rims; see pic. Indeed a similarity I hadnt thought of before. And Sajen; wel I keep on getting amazed (and feeling stupid I didnt dare a shot) as I have seen sold a beautifull OLD kapkap -Solomons isld shell addornment- with shellstring sold for . . . . . . . .$172.00 this week!! Aarghhh When I spot a nice one will notice you (as I'm not buying them). |
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1st May 2012, 11:56 AM
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1st May 2012, 12:47 PM
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1st May 2012, 12:48 PM
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1st May 2012, 02:11 PM
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Thanks Nacho.
Do you know the etymological background for those two sword terms? Has, for instance, tenegre anything to do with Negros (just a wild guess)? Michael |
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