TALIBONG AKLAN

tanaruz · 16th April 2022, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CharlesS

Lovely example! Do you think the scabbard is later?

So nice to find these things so complete and in such nice condition!

Thank you Sir Charles. Yes, the scabbard is of recent made. According to the bladesmith who sold me this piece, this talibong was sent to his shop to be sold but there's no more scabbard. So he fashioned a new scabbard for this old warrior.

Kind regards,

Yves

ariel · 16th April 2022, 05:41 AM

This is not my area of knowledge, but simply on general principles, how truly old is the blade of this « old warrior”?
I cannot see any edge nicks, signs of resharpening, scars or any expected consequences of actual use.
I am not trying to cast doubt on the veracity of the seller, just interested in learnlng something new for me.
Could it be a decorative/ceremonial/tourist version?

tanaruz · 16th April 2022, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel

This is not my area of knowledge, but simply on general principles, how truly old is the blade of this « old warrior”?
I cannot see any edge nicks, signs of resharpening, scars or any expected consequences of actual use.
I am not trying to cast doubt on the veracity of the seller, just interested in learnlng something new for me.
Could it be a decorative/ceremonial/tourist version?

Hello Sir,

1) 'how truly old is the blade of this old warrior'?- Before this talibong was purchased, a provenance was requested. From the first owner to the latest one (who eventually sold this piece). This piece was handed down for generations. And it's more than 100 years old;
2) this piece, in my opinion, is a heirloom piece. If you've read my original post, you would note that this piece (which is the female version), together with a male version(sapot) is offered as a dowry/gift to the parents of the bride before marriage. Never been used in battle (so there are no nicks, re-sharpening, scars). So, a ceremonial piece (not a tourist version nor for decorative purposes).

Regards

Yves

ariel · 16th April 2022, 08:13 PM

Got it.
So it is an old ceremonial sword and not an “old warrior”.
Now I understand. Thanks for the information.

16th April 2022, 05:41 AM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	This is not my area of knowledge, but simply on general principles, how truly old is the blade of this « old warrior”? I cannot see any edge nicks, signs of resharpening, scars or any expected consequences of actual use. I am not trying to cast doubt on the veracity of the seller, just interested in learnlng something new for me. Could it be a decorative/ceremonial/tourist version?

16th April 2022, 08:13 PM	#4
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Got it. So it is an old ceremonial sword and not an “old warrior”. Now I understand. Thanks for the information.