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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th April 2021, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 456
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xasterix
Thanks for that info, interesting that Morong has...Thanks for that info, interesting that Morong has the same style. Fortunately, I know the provenance of the blades- the former owner, and even the panday who had, sadly, already passed away. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st March 2021, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 456
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Nice to see that guy again Ian!
I beieve it's...Nice to see that guy again Ian! I beieve it's from Binangonan, Rizal. My family lineage extends to that area, and I've seen blades with the same scabbard style as horsey there :) I used to own two... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th March 2021, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 20,767
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th March 2021, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 20,767
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Thanks for the assessment, Ian and Jose. I...Thanks for the assessment, Ian and Jose. I neglected to take a picture of the opposite side; here are post-restoration pics already. There's a Chinese chop-mark on that side. It supposedly translates... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd March 2021, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 20,767
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Adding another barung to the thread...partially...Adding another barung to the thread...partially restored, had to plug holes and cracks on the c-horn. I'll be restoring the blade to full functionality soon. Taking a mugshot before it's fully live... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th March 2021, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 541
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xasterix
Thanks Leif!!! yep they're a joy to wield and cut...Thanks Leif!!! yep they're a joy to wield and cut with. Still got a lot of functional life left in them. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th March 2021, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 541
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xasterix
Opinions regarding "twin" krisHope everyone's doing fine. I'm puzzling over something I got from eBay- two kris that look similar at first glance, but have different signatures- one is Maranao, the other Maguindanao. They have... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th March 2021, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 675
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xasterix
I agree, it's got Bangsamoro signatures, and an...I agree, it's got Bangsamoro signatures, and an old one...very pretty kris! |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st February 2021, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,929
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xasterix
Sorry to burst the bubble, blindside. The ILT...Sorry to burst the bubble, blindside. The ILT proprietor is a friend of mine...but he has very limited traditional blade knowledge. The blade that you posted actually isn't endemic to the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th February 2021, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,048
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xasterix
That last sample - kampinegre - is a wonderful...That last sample - kampinegre - is a wonderful Frakenstein of a blade! |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th February 2021, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,004
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xasterix
Thanks for the samples everyone- just caught up...Thanks for the samples everyone- just caught up with all the posts now. I'm really interested regarding panabas varieties because it's my personal theory that each panabas type is suited for a... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th February 2021, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,004
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xasterix
Agreed, would hate to be on the receiving end of...Agreed, would hate to be on the receiving end of that! Uncommon decoration IMO, I've only seen 4 so far with that inlay, yours is the 4th. Great piece! |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th February 2021, 03:22 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,004
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xasterix
Hi sorry, I'm not familiar with the names and...Hi sorry, I'm not familiar with the names and context you mentioned- can you provide me a link or short summary? Thanks. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th February 2021, 03:19 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,004
Posted By
xasterix
Hi Kai, the probable reason for this is because...Hi Kai, the probable reason for this is because the Maranao and Maguindanao language are closely linked together; they come from the same root. The Maranao made tourist versions of the panabas, but... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th February 2021, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,004
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xasterix
Hello Kai,
To my understanding, panabas is...Hello Kai, To my understanding, panabas is endemic to the Maguindanaons- the Maranaons don't produce it, except for tourist versions which can be differentiated by its over-intricacy, both in blade... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th February 2021, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,004
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Show us your Maguindanao panabasGreetings, in the tradition of the other "show us..." threads, was curious how many members have panabas. To start off, here's mine. 17-inch blade, 14.5-inch handle. There are geometric patterns on... |
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Forum: Swap Forum
4th February 2021, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 475
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xasterix
Looking for: panabasLooking to buy a panabas with blade length 20 inches and above, US sellers only...thanks! |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st February 2021, 02:49 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,048
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xasterix
Those are really fine samples! Especially the...Those are really fine samples! Especially the first one, there's a similar one like it in the PH National Museum. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th January 2021, 03:05 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,048
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xasterix
I'll try to dig back on the pics. I saw one for...I'll try to dig back on the pics. I saw one for sale on ebay I think either 2018 or 2019. Might be swimming around in Worthpoint :) |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th January 2021, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 20,767
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xasterix
Amazing collection! One of the best I've seen so...Amazing collection! One of the best I've seen so far. May we inquire for more info regarding the 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 6th samples? The 6th sample seems extra interesting as it has provenance note. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th January 2021, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,048
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xasterix
Great samples sir Kino! I'm curious about the...Great samples sir Kino! I'm curious about the bottom kampilan. I think it's only the second or third time I've seen that type. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th January 2021, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,048
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Show us your kampilan =)I think everyone who's into Bangsamoro traditional blades enjoy the shared pictures and posts on the "...show us your barung" topic. I've been browsing for kampilan pics and info on this site, and I... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th January 2021, 03:06 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 20,767
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Hi sir, it's a crack...the scabbard is damaged....Hi sir, it's a crack...the scabbard is damaged. I've included additional pictures. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th January 2021, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 20,767
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xasterix
Just received this barung last week, passed on by...Just received this barung last week, passed on by another forumite =) so difficult to get rid of the leaf-blade bug. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th January 2021, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,629
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