T'Boli kampilan

wilked aka Khun Deng · 19th September 2005, 09:36 AM

Picked this one up from our friend Mr Ven, who by the way never remembered me everytime I returned until I dropped your name. My guys took up a collection for the outgoing Commander and asked me to get him something REAL "Like you have on your desk" as long as I was there....
The handle actually does show wear exactly where Bill described it should and again underneath where the index finger would rest. I actually didn't care much for the beads and believed them to be an add-on as even the bells are slightly different. I believe the cloth is probably holding the scabbard together it's a bit loose. Should have took pictures before I cleaned it up, but you know I can't stand a dirty sword, if I can bring it back to life without losing it's character I will.
Dan

Rick · 19th September 2005, 04:10 PM

Dan , I've got to wonder if those bells aren't lost wax castings rather than actual brass wire .
Good clean up job on that piece .

Battara · 19th September 2005, 04:31 PM

The T'boli still do lost wax practice and the bells are from this type of manufacture. I tend to agree that this could be newer and the bead work could be Bagobo, although T'boli do some bead work too.

19th September 2005, 04:10 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Bells Dan , I've got to wonder if those bells aren't lost wax castings rather than actual brass wire . Good clean up job on that piece .

19th September 2005, 09:36 AM	#1
wilked aka Khun Deng Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 166	Picked this one up from our friend Mr Ven, who by the way never remembered me everytime I returned until I dropped your name. My guys took up a collection for the outgoing Commander and asked me to get him something REAL "Like you have on your desk" as long as I was there.... The handle actually does show wear exactly where Bill described it should and again underneath where the index finger would rest. I actually didn't care much for the beads and believed them to be an add-on as even the bells are slightly different. I believe the cloth is probably holding the scabbard together it's a bit loose. Should have took pictures before I cleaned it up, but you know I can't stand a dirty sword, if I can bring it back to life without losing it's character I will. Dan

19th September 2005, 04:31 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	The T'boli still do lost wax practice and the bells are from this type of manufacture. I tend to agree that this could be newer and the bead work could be Bagobo, although T'boli do some bead work too.