Philippine Tenegre just auctioned

[mdp10003]

Hi!

This really interesting 19th century tenegre with a deity hilt was just auctioned. I didn't get it and hope someone in the group did.

I would be interested in what people think of it - in particular, the significance of the triangle which looks like it originally had a stone in the center (pearl?). Also, the spanish coin from 1885 on the scabbard. I was tempted to think the triangle may be Katipunan-influenced (or indicate the sword belonged to a Katipunan member), but am not sure. If so, then having a Spanish coin with the profile of the king is confusing. Or maybe these are just decorations and not necessarily symbolic? Any thoughts?

Am posting some pictures from the auction site.

[Sajen]

Wow, what a beautiful tenegre! :eek: Can't believe that I don't have seen it! :mad: Clearly second half of the 19th century in a very good state. I think you are correct by the triangle, it seems to be a Katipunan sword. I think the coin is only decoration. Please can you post the link of the auction? Congrats for the new owner of the sword!

Regards,
Detlef

[mdp10003]

Here is the link:

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/30829838_19th-cent-philippine-visayan-bolo-tenegre-sword

[Sajen]

Here is the link:

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/30829838_19th-cent-philippine-visayan-bolo-tenegre-sword

Thank you! :)

[Battara]

Lovely piece. Rare to see silver bands on these scabbards.

Yes I moan with Sajen: How did I miss this one? :confused: