Philippines displays

Battara · 28th February 2006, 09:07 PM

Here are some of my Philippine weaponry displays.

The first 2 are Moro, and the last one is Kalinga, one of the Igorot tribes in the north. I made all of the displays by hand (and not by foot

). Enjoy

. Photo credits: Rsword (maraming salamat

)

mmontoro · 1st March 2006, 02:17 AM

Jose those are great! Thank you for sharing them.

Robert · 1st March 2006, 02:48 AM

Battara,
Absolutely beautiful displays. If you would, please post more information and show more pictures of the armour.

Robert

VVV · 1st March 2006, 08:54 AM

Battara,

Isn't that one of those rare Barongs with kamagong hilt with inlaid ivory?
Could you please post a close up for us to admire?

Michael

Battara · 1st March 2006, 07:35 PM

Thank you folks. Been wanting to do this for a while.

Here is a link on Federico's site for the kris in the display:

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~feder...sacollage.html

And here is the link for the barong (yes VVV, it is one of those rare barongs

):

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~feder...ngcollage.html

I will post more closeups of the kris (possibly barong if can find them) and the armour in the next couple of days.

Battara · 3rd March 2006, 02:12 AM

Here are closeups of the kris with ivory, silver, and swaasa. I made the scabbard from scratch.

Battara · 3rd March 2006, 02:15 AM

Here are some pictures (front and back) of the Moro armour made of horn and brass plates, and brass chain maille. I have yet to restore it (another 10 year project

).

Battara · 3rd March 2006, 02:18 AM

As far as closeups of the barong are concerned, this is all I have at present. If I can get better closeups I will post them.

Battara · 3rd March 2006, 02:22 AM

Just for good measure, here is a picture of the Kalinga datu brass mounted head axe (with white metal engraved end).

Robert · 3rd March 2006, 10:31 PM

Battara,
Great armour. Thanks for posting more pictures of it. On the back side, is that a stab wound in the lower right hand side? When you do restore this will you make new horn plates to replace the broken ones or will you repair the original ones?

Robert

Battara · 4th March 2006, 07:54 PM

I will both make new plates and restore the broken ones. There are even some missing. I got this armour from Artzi at Timonium a few years ago.

Eric A · 12th April 2006, 06:54 PM

Ganda! Very impressive Kalinga items. Do you have any pictures you can e-mail? I just purchased a similar shield, but the rattan is missing. How long is the hatchet?

Spunjer · 9th February 2013, 05:58 AM

yeah, battara, what's the measurement on your kalinga headaxe?

CharlesS · 9th February 2013, 01:21 PM

Great pics; the pieces are even better in person!

That sure is a nice twistcore spear!

Spunjer · 9th February 2013, 03:40 PM

whoa! at the kalinga set up, i just now notice this:
spirit orbs??? there's quite a few of them...

Battara · 9th February 2013, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunjer

whoa! at the kalinga set up, i just now notice this:
spirit orbs??? there's quite a few of them...

Welcome to my world...........

Robert · 9th February 2013, 08:20 PM

I've noticed quite a few of these "orbs" when photographing my collection too but not being very superstitious always chalked them up as dust particles either in the air or on the camera lens.

Robert

RSWORD · 10th February 2013, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlesS

Great pics; the pieces are even better in person!

That sure is a nice twistcore spear!

That is a super great twistcore spear! Where in the world does Jose find his stuff?

Spunjer · 10th February 2013, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSWORD

That is a super great twistcore spear! Where in the world does Jose find his stuff?

Discontinued aisle at Walmart?

Jose, i swear those are orbs..

FilAmfighter1 · 10th February 2013, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunjer

whoa! at the kalinga set up, i just now notice this:
spirit orbs??? there's quite a few of them...

I took a copy of the the picture and re balanced the shading, and saw the reflections of all of the orbs in the sheet metal in the right of the picture. There is a lot going on in this picture. Mostly centered around the shield

Battara · 10th February 2013, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FilAmfighter1

I took a copy of the the picture and re balanced the shading, and saw the reflections of all of the orbs in the sheet metal in the right of the picture. There is a lot going on in this picture. Mostly centered around the shield

Let us just say that I have Filipino and Cherokee spiritualities coursing through me veins...............

Spunjer · 11th February 2013, 02:16 AM

Bro, I think you got some spirits lingering around your swords, especially on that kalinga headaxe/shield...
I'm bringing an EVP next time

Battara · 11th February 2013, 02:39 AM

I'm sure there are - this is also my prayer room..........

Could also be my spirit friends...........

Battara · 11th February 2013, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunjer

yeah, battara, what's the measurement on your kalinga headaxe?

Ok finally - the blade from tip to terminal spike is 12.5 inches and from top of blade to bottom of shaft is 26 inches.

Battara · 11th February 2013, 06:46 PM

Here are some better pictures of my Philippines displays.

Spunjer · 12th February 2013, 03:48 AM

Jose, when i grow up, i'd like to have a collection and display like yours...

Battara · 12th February 2013, 03:57 AM

Thank you Ron,

but dude - you already have a great collection!

Spunjer · 12th February 2013, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

Thank you Ron,

but dude - you already have a great collection!

Thank you!

28th February 2006, 09:07 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	Philippines displays Here are some of my Philippine weaponry displays. The first 2 are Moro, and the last one is Kalinga, one of the Igorot tribes in the north. I made all of the displays by hand (and not by foot ). Enjoy . Photo credits: Rsword (maraming salamat ) Attached Images

3rd March 2006, 02:12 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	Here are closeups of the kris with ivory, silver, and swaasa. I made the scabbard from scratch. Attached Images

3rd March 2006, 02:15 AM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	Here are some pictures (front and back) of the Moro armour made of horn and brass plates, and brass chain maille. I have yet to restore it (another 10 year project ). Attached Images

3rd March 2006, 02:18 AM	#8
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	As far as closeups of the barong are concerned, this is all I have at present. If I can get better closeups I will post them. Attached Images

3rd March 2006, 02:22 AM	#9
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	Just for good measure, here is a picture of the Kalinga datu brass mounted head axe (with white metal engraved end). Attached Images

1st March 2006, 02:17 AM	#2
mmontoro Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 91	Jose those are great! Thank you for sharing them.

1st March 2006, 02:48 AM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Battara, Absolutely beautiful displays. If you would, please post more information and show more pictures of the armour. Robert

1st March 2006, 08:54 AM	#4
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Battara, Isn't that one of those rare Barongs with kamagong hilt with inlaid ivory? Could you please post a close up for us to admire? Michael

1st March 2006, 07:35 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	Thank you folks. Been wanting to do this for a while. Here is a link on Federico's site for the kris in the display: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~feder...sacollage.html And here is the link for the barong (yes VVV, it is one of those rare barongs ): http://www.home.earthlink.net/~feder...ngcollage.html I will post more closeups of the kris (possibly barong if can find them) and the armour in the next couple of days.

3rd March 2006, 10:31 PM	#10
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Battara, Great armour. Thanks for posting more pictures of it. On the back side, is that a stab wound in the lower right hand side? When you do restore this will you make new horn plates to replace the broken ones or will you repair the original ones? Robert

4th March 2006, 07:54 PM	#11
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	I will both make new plates and restore the broken ones. There are even some missing. I got this armour from Artzi at Timonium a few years ago.

12th April 2006, 06:54 PM	#12
Eric A Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6	Kalinga hatchet and shield Ganda! Very impressive Kalinga items. Do you have any pictures you can e-mail? I just purchased a similar shield, but the rattan is missing. How long is the hatchet?

9th February 2013, 05:58 AM	#13
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	yeah, battara, what's the measurement on your kalinga headaxe?

9th February 2013, 01:21 PM	#14
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Great pics; the pieces are even better in person! That sure is a nice twistcore spear!

9th February 2013, 03:40 PM	#15
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	whoa! at the kalinga set up, i just now notice this: spirit orbs??? there's quite a few of them...

9th February 2013, 08:20 PM	#17
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I've noticed quite a few of these "orbs" when photographing my collection too but not being very superstitious always chalked them up as dust particles either in the air or on the camera lens. Robert

11th February 2013, 02:16 AM	#22
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	Bro, I think you got some spirits lingering around your swords, especially on that kalinga headaxe/shield... I'm bringing an EVP next time

11th February 2013, 02:39 AM	#23
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	I'm sure there are - this is also my prayer room.......... Could also be my spirit friends........... Last edited by Battara; 11th February 2013 at 02:58 AM.

11th February 2013, 06:46 PM	#25
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	Here are some better pictures of my Philippines displays. Attached Images

12th February 2013, 03:48 AM	#26
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	Jose, when i grow up, i'd like to have a collection and display like yours...

12th February 2013, 03:57 AM	#27
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	Thank you Ron, but dude - you already have a great collection!