A Gunong for your viewing

Terry K · 1st September 2017, 05:14 AM

I did a trade today and this is one of three pieces I got.
I believe it is a Gunong, most likely from the 20th Century. I know it is razor sharp. Blade measures about 14 inches.No matter what it sure is pretty. I just hope it is not a tourist piece. Any comments are welcome!

Terry K · 1st September 2017, 05:33 AM

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Terry K · 1st September 2017, 05:34 AM

last, sorry about crappy photos

Sajen · 1st September 2017, 09:42 PM

Sorry Terry, fairly recent.

So second half of 20th century is correct.

Regards,
Detlef

Battara · 2nd September 2017, 12:59 AM

Detlef is on the money! I agree with him 100%, only adding that the mounts are brass, the scabbard seems to be bone (maybe born), and the pommel is bone in recent form. These were being made in Marawi city (until ISIS showed up

). Truly from the Maranao tribe on Mindanao Island.

Terry K · 2nd September 2017, 03:00 AM

Thanks Detlef and Battara!
At least I was close on the age. Now at least I know the people who made it.Was it made for tourists?
Thanks again,
Terry

Helleri · 2nd September 2017, 12:27 PM

Out of curiosity. Regarding the engravings. If you look very closely does it appear like the marks that made it are scalloped; Smooth; Or a series of very small indentation, very close together?

Battara · 2nd September 2017, 04:35 PM

Yes this was made for tourists and the modern market.

Terry K · 9th September 2017, 02:50 PM

Helleri,
Sorry, forgot to answer your question. Looks to me like hand chiseled to me.
Terry

1st September 2017, 05:14 AM	#1
Terry K Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 86	A Gunong for your viewing I did a trade today and this is one of three pieces I got. I believe it is a Gunong, most likely from the 20th Century. I know it is razor sharp. Blade measures about 14 inches.No matter what it sure is pretty. I just hope it is not a tourist piece. Any comments are welcome! Attached Images

1st September 2017, 05:33 AM	#2
Terry K Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 86	more Attached Images

1st September 2017, 05:34 AM	#3
Terry K Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 86	last, sorry about crappy photos Attached Images

1st September 2017, 09:42 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,779	Sorry Terry, fairly recent. So second half of 20th century is correct. Regards, Detlef

2nd September 2017, 12:59 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Detlef is on the money! I agree with him 100%, only adding that the mounts are brass, the scabbard seems to be bone (maybe born), and the pommel is bone in recent form. These were being made in Marawi city (until ISIS showed up ). Truly from the Maranao tribe on Mindanao Island.

2nd September 2017, 03:00 AM	#6
Terry K Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 86	Thanks Detlef and Battara! At least I was close on the age. Now at least I know the people who made it.Was it made for tourists? Thanks again, Terry

2nd September 2017, 12:27 PM	#7
Helleri Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Chino, CA. Posts: 219	Out of curiosity. Regarding the engravings. If you look very closely does it appear like the marks that made it are scalloped; Smooth; Or a series of very small indentation, very close together?

2nd September 2017, 04:35 PM	#8
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Yes this was made for tourists and the modern market.

9th September 2017, 02:50 PM	#9
Terry K Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 86	Helleri, Sorry, forgot to answer your question. Looks to me like hand chiseled to me. Terry