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Tim Simmons · 2nd December 2008, 05:24 PM

Interesting work on the handle. In the recent thread about PI head axes, it seems weapons of this form are widespread in the PI?
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=igorot
Is it possible to explore this and disscus forms, decoration, materials? The one I have has simple geometric patterns cut into the wood handle highlighted with white clay. The rattan work on the handle is almost identicle to Bontoc/Igorot work on a hingalung I have.

Take this example from the thread mentioned. I am sure it is not the only one or form to be found outside of areas traditionally thought of?

2nd December 2008, 05:24 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	Interesting work on the handle. In the recent thread about PI head axes, it seems weapons of this form are widespread in the PI? http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=igorot Is it possible to explore this and disscus forms, decoration, materials? The one I have has simple geometric patterns cut into the wood handle highlighted with white clay. The rattan work on the handle is almost identicle to Bontoc/Igorot work on a hingalung I have. Take this example from the thread mentioned. I am sure it is not the only one or form to be found outside of areas traditionally thought of? Attached Images Last edited by Tim Simmons; 2nd December 2008 at 06:15 PM.