Moro Axe Panabas

Lew · 14th August 2009, 03:35 AM

Scratch

Panabas were originally used as axes and for chopping wood and was put into use as a weapon in a pinch. I have seen photos of Moros carrying kampilans,barungs and kris and the only photo of a panabas I have seen was used to lop off heads for executions.

Lew

Gavin Nugent · 14th August 2009, 04:50 AM

To those learned gents on Moro Panabas, does the curved notch cut outs top and bottom at the forte indicated a true panabas as I have seen this notching on other high end panabas???
The length is very capable looking at it, longer than a Katchin Dao and nearly as long as a Kora...I'd like to hear more.

Gav

Battara · 16th August 2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES

I have seen photos of Moros carrying kampilans,barungs and kris and the only photo of a panabas I have seen was used to lop off heads for executions.
Lew

I have been a little quiet on this post. Regarding pictures, I have seen a couple, not many. Yes they were more the execution types not this type.

Robert · 30th November 2018, 05:26 AM

I wish that I could claim to be the new owner of this exceptional piece and even though I cannot, I felt the need to resurrect this older thread to add these photos to our archives of this rare form of panabas. I am hoping that it was one of our forum members who has given this beautiful piece a new home and that after it has arrived and they have had the chance to give it a bit of TLC they will post more information as well as better quality photos showing the details much better than these auction photos do. My congratulations to whoever it might be that has had the good fortune to have won this beautiful piece.

Best,
Robert

kronckew · 30th November 2018, 10:08 AM

Nice! That definitely does NOT look like a tool.

David · 30th November 2018, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

Nice! That definitely does NOT look like a tool.

That is exactly what i was thinking as i scrolled down the photos Wayne. This one, at least, does not appear to be meant for agricultural use.

Battara · 30th November 2018, 08:30 PM

So you beat me out on this!.............I mean...............er.............great panabas!

And this looks like it belonged to a well respected/higher status warrior!

Congratulations!

Robert · 1st December 2018, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kronckew Nice! That definitely does NOT look like a tool.

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Originally Posted by kronckew That is exactly what i was thinking as i scrolled down the photos Wayne. This one, at least, does not appear to be meant for agricultural use.

Yes, this one and the one that Migueldiaz pointed out in this link http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10566 are the only ones so far that look as if they were never meant for splitting cocoanuts but heads instead.

I have attached the photos from the Hayes Museum below for convenience.

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Originally Posted by Jose So you beat me out on this!.............I mean...............er.............great panabas!

As I said in my first posting, I "WISH" I could say that I was the winner, but unfortunately I am not

Believe me, if I had won this wonderful piece everyone would know.

Best,
Robert

14th August 2009, 04:50 AM	#2
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	The forte To those learned gents on Moro Panabas, does the curved notch cut outs top and bottom at the forte indicated a true panabas as I have seen this notching on other high end panabas??? The length is very capable looking at it, longer than a Katchin Dao and nearly as long as a Kora...I'd like to hear more. Gav Last edited by freebooter; 14th August 2009 at 10:18 AM.

30th November 2018, 05:26 AM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I wish that I could claim to be the new owner of this exceptional piece and even though I cannot, I felt the need to resurrect this older thread to add these photos to our archives of this rare form of panabas. I am hoping that it was one of our forum members who has given this beautiful piece a new home and that after it has arrived and they have had the chance to give it a bit of TLC they will post more information as well as better quality photos showing the details much better than these auction photos do. My congratulations to whoever it might be that has had the good fortune to have won this beautiful piece. Best, Robert Attached Images

14th August 2009, 03:35 AM	#1
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Scratch Panabas were originally used as axes and for chopping wood and was put into use as a weapon in a pinch. I have seen photos of Moros carrying kampilans,barungs and kris and the only photo of a panabas I have seen was used to lop off heads for executions. Lew

30th November 2018, 10:08 AM	#5
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,224	Nice! That definitely does NOT look like a tool.

30th November 2018, 08:30 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	So you beat me out on this!.............I mean...............er.............great panabas! And this looks like it belonged to a well respected/higher status warrior! Congratulations!