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Hombre · 29th July 2019, 10:40 AM

Got this one today.... Should really appreciate your opinions about it....

Best,
Stefan
Sweden

Hombre · 29th July 2019, 10:45 AM

One more picture....

Battara · 30th July 2019, 12:20 AM

I would say that this is a Marano piece made probably in Marawi City (Maranao territory) and in the late 1990s.

Ian · 30th July 2019, 11:07 AM

Hi Stefan:

I agree with Battara. This looks like a Maranao creation from the late 20th C. The blade form is not a common traditional Moro shape, and follows more of a Western pattern.

The "curls" on each end of the guard are typical Maranao work of the last 60 years or so, usually seen on gunong that have been described as sarimanok. I've attached pictures of a couple of examples of sarimanok gunong. These are older than your sword, but they have low quality blades and are essentially decorative items.

Ian.

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Sajen · 30th July 2019, 05:27 PM

Yes, Maronao work from mid. to end of 20th century. Not very functional blade i would guess.

Regards,
Detlef

Hombre · 30th July 2019, 10:27 PM

Thank you guys!
I really appreciate your opinions!

Best,
Stefan

Ian · 3rd August 2019, 03:09 AM

Hombre,

A recent post provides this link for modern Moro weapons from Mindanao: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...01&postcount=1

If you watch the U-tube video, the women describes a sword called an espada maranao, and I think that term would fit the sword here.

Ian

Hombre · 4th August 2019, 11:09 AM

Thank you, Ian! I really appreciate it!

/Stefan

29th July 2019, 10:40 AM	#1
Hombre Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 232	Philippines? Got this one today.... Should really appreciate your opinions about it.... Best, Stefan Sweden Attached Images

29th July 2019, 10:45 AM	#2
Hombre Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 232	One more picture.... Attached Images

30th July 2019, 11:07 AM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,195	Hi Stefan: I agree with Battara. This looks like a Maranao creation from the late 20th C. The blade form is not a common traditional Moro shape, and follows more of a Western pattern. The "curls" on each end of the guard are typical Maranao work of the last 60 years or so, usually seen on gunong that have been described as sarimanok. I've attached pictures of a couple of examples of sarimanok gunong. These are older than your sword, but they have low quality blades and are essentially decorative items. Ian. . Attached Images

30th July 2019, 12:20 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	I would say that this is a Marano piece made probably in Marawi City (Maranao territory) and in the late 1990s.

30th July 2019, 05:27 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	Yes, Maronao work from mid. to end of 20th century. Not very functional blade i would guess. Regards, Detlef

30th July 2019, 10:27 PM	#6
Hombre Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 232	Thank you guys! I really appreciate your opinions! Best, Stefan

3rd August 2019, 03:09 AM	#7
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,195	Hombre, A recent post provides this link for modern Moro weapons from Mindanao: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...01&postcount=1 If you watch the U-tube video, the women describes a sword called an espada maranao, and I think that term would fit the sword here. Ian

4th August 2019, 11:09 AM	#8
Hombre Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 232	Thank you, Ian! I really appreciate it! /Stefan