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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
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Greetings.
I got this last year and took a lot of time on this. The end was missing, so I had to remake and carve a new section that was missing on the terminal end. Thus I also made the brass ends from scratch. The brass work on the front of the hilt was missing as well, so I made this from scratch as well, although I did buy the little tiger bells. I also placed beads inside the top of the brass cup as per tradition for talismanic value. I was able to stabilize parts of the beadwork on the scabbard, and hand sewed parts of the beadwork back together, though major parts were good. You will notice a long strap. Ian and I discussed this and figured that this probably belonged to a shoulder bag at one time. I based my work on research, and a big thanks to Ian for his insights. BTW - I did etch the blade but nothing came out so far. Interesting fuller work on it though. This example belonged to a datu (according to examples carried by Bagobo datus) and I would put this from the late 19th century at least. Rare to get an example like this. Enjoy. |
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Germany, Dortmund
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Very nice Bagobo sword!
![]() Regards, Detlef |
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#3 |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
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Thank you Detlef. I agree - I have been looking for one like this for 15 years.....
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#4 |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: OKLAHOMA, USA
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A GREAT CATCH AND EXCELLENT RESTORATION. YOUR WORK JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER AND YOU STAY VERY LUCKY JOSE
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#5 |
Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: The Aussie Bush
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Jose,
This one came out very well. It is remarkably complete and I like the touches that you added back to it. Excellent example. Ian. |
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#6 |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
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Thank you. The nearly complete beadwork on this is what first caught my eye.
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