Moro Taming Shield

punal · 23rd June 2006, 11:04 PM

A few weeks ago I was badly in seach for a Moro taming shield for my collection, I could really careless if it was antique or recently made. I found two antique ones, problem, each would probably cost my entire Moro weapon collections, not a good idea. I had contacted a few local wood carvers but no one would dare to try, my mistake, there was one, but the shield would be carved out of burl wood? and according to him/carver it would weight at least 15 lbs. or more. I remembered a post from a forum member in P.I. regarding a custom made Barong sword, and I tought that if this guy can custom make a Barong, he may know someone or he may know also how to carve a taming shield

It was worth a try. . . . .here's the finished work after 3 weeks.

http://s53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/R_nel/

Each instructions and details from the photos given was precisely copied, and not just that, each daily work on the shield was photo captured and transmitted to me via email every other day.

Two custom ordered Moro taming 30" (painted) and (26") natural.

Thanks "Morovinta" for a job well done

Arnel

Mark · 24th June 2006, 12:35 AM

Those are glorious.

How much do they weigh, just out of curiosity?

punal · 24th June 2006, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Bowditch

Those are glorious.

How much do they weigh, just out of curiosity?

26" (4.25 kg) 30" (4.50 kg) the materials used were fully seasoned.

Mark · 24th June 2006, 05:33 PM

I would hate to hate to carry that around in a battle for very long.

Battara · 24th June 2006, 07:38 PM

Very nice work! Little more curved than antique ones, but well carved. Antique ones were made of a light wood.

punal · 24th June 2006, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Very nice work! Little more curved than antique ones, but well carved. Antique ones were made of a light wood.

Not sure if this will cause any trouble but the 30" was copied from Herbert Krieger's book "Weapons and Armor PI", and the smaller one

copied from a 19th c. moro taming. sorry, it's currently being sold

morovinta · 1st July 2006, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punal

A few weeks ago I was badly in seach for a Moro taming shield for my collection, I could really careless if it was antique or recently made. I found two antique ones, problem, each would probably cost my entire Moro weapon collections, not a good idea. I had contacted a few local wood carvers but no one would dare to try, my mistake, there was one, but the shield would be carved out of burl wood? and according to him/carver it would weight at least 15 lbs. or more. I remembered a post from a forum member in P.I. regarding a custom made Barong sword, and I tought that if this guy can custom make a Barong, he may know someone or he may know also how to carve a taming shield

It was worth a try. . . . .here's the finished work after 3 weeks.

http://s53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/R_nel/

Each instructions and details from the photos given was precisely copied, and not just that, each daily work on the shield was photo captured and transmitted to me via email every other day.

Two custom ordered Moro taming 30" (painted) and (26") natural.

Thanks "Morovinta" for a job well done

Arnel

hello Arnel,
Hi to everyone,

Im attaching pics of the tamings when they were finished:

Thanks,
Dan

Rick · 1st July 2006, 03:27 PM

I can definitely see a market for these .

kronckew · 1st July 2006, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Bowditch

I would hate to hate to carry that around in a battle for very long.

me too, an' i thought Blue's was heavy.

i like the bottom moro shield pics, the black sets it off real pretty-like and the rest of the decorations are top notch.
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23rd June 2006, 11:04 PM	#1
punal Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 91	Moro Taming Shield A few weeks ago I was badly in seach for a Moro taming shield for my collection, I could really careless if it was antique or recently made. I found two antique ones, problem, each would probably cost my entire Moro weapon collections, not a good idea. I had contacted a few local wood carvers but no one would dare to try, my mistake, there was one, but the shield would be carved out of burl wood? and according to him/carver it would weight at least 15 lbs. or more. I remembered a post from a forum member in P.I. regarding a custom made Barong sword, and I tought that if this guy can custom make a Barong, he may know someone or he may know also how to carve a taming shield It was worth a try. . . . .here's the finished work after 3 weeks. http://s53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/R_nel/ Each instructions and details from the photos given was precisely copied, and not just that, each daily work on the shield was photo captured and transmitted to me via email every other day. Two custom ordered Moro taming 30" (painted) and (26") natural. Thanks "Morovinta" for a job well done Arnel Last edited by punal; 23rd June 2006 at 11:27 PM.

24th June 2006, 12:35 AM	#2
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	Those are glorious. How much do they weigh, just out of curiosity?

24th June 2006, 05:33 PM	#4
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	I would hate to hate to carry that around in a battle for very long.

24th June 2006, 07:38 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	Very nice work! Little more curved than antique ones, but well carved. Antique ones were made of a light wood.

1st July 2006, 03:27 PM	#8
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	I can definitely see a market for these .