Sanduko

[Spunjer]

ever heard of that type of sword? here's a hint: it's exclusive in panay. i will post pics once i get home, including some tribe people called mondos.

[Battara]

Yes, in fact it seems to also be called tenegre by other folks. You're right, Panay. Has that deity pommel and hilt.

[Ian]

is a term used by Bernard Levine in his book to describe the deity-hilted bolos from Panay. Look forward to hearing about the Mondos.

[Conogre]

One nice thing about an extended absence is that it's evident how far you gentlemen have advanced "common" knowledge in these areas.
I don't think I've ever used a search feature so much in my life and am starting a personal pocket dictionary of compilations just to keep up!
That's 27 and I'll be looking forward to the photographs.
Speaking of which, you have no idea how appreciative I am that you've returned to being able to post photos..... I got so tired of page after page of X'd out boxes.
Thank you, one and all.
Mike

[zelbone]

So, Spunger, were you west of Tapaz in Capiz? That's where the Mundos are. I'll be in Panay in May...look forward to your scouting report. I already have plans to have a bolo made in Balete...might even help make it :D .

[Spunjer]

zel,
actually stayed in iloilo city. i actually had a right handed binangon with carabao horn handle made for me in davao, baranggay called ma-a. if you want more info, i'll pm you once i get home. oh yeah, i paid $23.00, lol!