SUNDANG MINDANAO LUMAD BOLO

[Battara]

I agree with Detlef. Please post pictures of the whole piece before I comment further.

[Ian]

Tanaruz:

In addition to the whole blade would you please post a picture of the scabbard if it has one. Is the blade edge a chisel grind or V-grind?

Ian.

[tanaruz]

Originally Posted by Ian

Tanaruz:

In addition to the whole blade would you please post a picture of the scabbard if it has one. Is the blade edge a chisel grind or V-grind?

Ian.

Hi,

The pics were taken by the seller in Zamboanga del Sur when the bolo was offered. Then after it was shipped to a bladesmith friend who will make a scabbard for the piece. When the bolo arrives at my friend's forge, I will request him to picture the entire blade and we would know if it is chisel or V grind.

Regards

Yves

[Ian]

Originally Posted by tanaruz

Hi,

The pics were taken by the seller in Zamboanga del Sur when the bolo was offered. Then after it was shipped to a bladesmith friend who will make a scabbard for the piece. When the bolo arrives at my friend's forge, I will request him to picture the entire blade and we would know if it is chisel or V grind.

Regards

Yves

Thanks Yves. What type of scabbard are you getting? Ian

[tanaruz]

Originally Posted by Ian

Thanks Yves. What type of scabbard are you getting? Ian

Hi,

Well with regards to the scabbard, I'm still in the process of determining if the previous Subanen owner is Kalibugan (converted to Islam), a Christian or of the Evangelical faith. The design of the scabbard must be inspired to what religious sector they belong to. But- a colleage told me that the piece is more inclined
to be of a Kalibugan Subanen - and the design on the hilt/pommel is very close in resemblance to those design found in bolo lumad kampilans and moro kampilans. But it's just an imput. Here are some scabbard designs which I am considering- with Islamic theme. If you have any suggestions as to the scabbard design, they would be highly appreciated


Kind regards and be safe everyone,

Yves

[Ian]

Hello Yves,

Of the two scabbards you show, the bottom one looks more traditionally Muslim (Moro), while the top one holding the Zamboanga barung looks more Chavacano with the drilled hole for a rope belt. If you're picking between the two, and want a Muslim flavor, I would go with the second one.
As far as the hilt on your new piece, I think it is probably a naga (snake) as the teeth look more like a snake's teeth and fangs than, say, a crocodile or mythical dragon.


Ian

[tanaruz]

Originally Posted by Ian

Hello Yves,

Of the two scabbards you show, the bottom one looks more traditionally Muslim (Moro), while the top one holding the Zamboanga barung looks more Chavacano with the drilled hole for a rope belt. If you're picking between the two, and want a Muslim flavor, I would go with the second one.
As far as the hilt on your new piece, I think it is probably a naga (snake) as the teeth look more like a snake's teeth and fangs than, say, a crocodile or mythical dragon.


Ian

Hi Sir,

Many thanks for the info.

Both blades are in my collection. I acquired both of them from Palawan. The bottom piece is actually a Tausug barung from Sulu. I purchased the item in the southern Palawan (moro area). The former owner's family migrated to the southern part of Palawan. The top one came from a collector in mid-area of Palawan. A Palawan badung. Also of moro provenance.

I'm Chavacano by the way. Born and bred in Zamboanga City.

Yes, in all likelihood a naga on the new piece.

Kindest regards,

Yves

[Battara]

Originally Posted by tanaruz

When the bolo arrives at my friend's forge, I will request him to picture the entire blade and we would know if it is chisel or V grind.

Not just the blade but the whole piece. Thanks.