HELP WITH PHILIPPINE SWORD HOLDERS

BSMStar · 16th June 2006, 06:51 PM

Has anyone seen any sword holders that are wall mounted in the Philippines?

I have seen some from Indonesia that hold just the sword blade, and was wondering if anyone had some Philippine examples? Thanks for your help.

Rick · 16th June 2006, 11:22 PM

I think I know what you are referring to as far as the Indo holders go . These are made to be worn on a belt at your back with the board portion facing downward to keep the bare blade away from the legs ; they are not really meant as display pieces for the house ; more for field work although they are nicely carved .

BSMStar · 19th June 2006, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

I think I know what you are referring to as far as the Indo holders go . These are made to be worn on a belt at your back with the board portion facing downward to keep the bare blade away from the legs ; they are not really meant as display pieces for the house ; more for field work although they are nicely carved .

Hi Rick, thank you for your response!

Do you have any examples?

Were any of these "scabbards" made and used in the PI (and when)?

Thanks.

Rick · 19th June 2006, 02:15 PM

Pictures .
I don't know if these were used in Philippine field agriculture ; but it seems quite possible .

Spunjer · 19th June 2006, 03:06 PM

nope. just your basic tagub and sundang...

BSMStar · 19th June 2006, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Spunjer

nope. just your basic tagub and sundang...

Please correct me if I am wrong (and I usually am), isn't a tagub used with a Barong? The hole in this piece does not look like a Barong would fit.

If this is a Moro piece, when and where was it used? You do not see these around.

Rick · 19th June 2006, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Spunjer

nope. just your basic tagub and sundang...

Ron , to the best of your knowledge then , there were no specialised stands or holders for the edged weapons in the Philippine or Moro household ?

BSMStar · 19th June 2006, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Pictures .
I don't know if these were used in Philippine field agriculture ; but it seems quite possible .

Great piece!

Any idea on the age of this?

Any you are much too young to be Emeritus my friend.

(Maybe semi-retirement)

Rick · 19th June 2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BSMStar

Great piece!

Any idea on the age of this?

Any you are much too young to be Emeritus my friend.

(Maybe semi-retirement)

These are probably still used today by Indonesian subsistence farmers .

As for emeritus it's a typo ; should read 'emeticus" !

After almost ten years I am out of the harness .

Only an oversight keeps my name on the Moderators list .

16th June 2006, 06:51 PM	#1
BSMStar Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO USA Posts: 312	HELP WITH PHILIPPINE SWORD HOLDERS Has anyone seen any sword holders that are wall mounted in the Philippines? I have seen some from Indonesia that hold just the sword blade, and was wondering if anyone had some Philippine examples? Thanks for your help.

19th June 2006, 02:15 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Pictures . I don't know if these were used in Philippine field agriculture ; but it seems quite possible . Attached Images

16th June 2006, 11:22 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	I think I know what you are referring to as far as the Indo holders go . These are made to be worn on a belt at your back with the board portion facing downward to keep the bare blade away from the legs ; they are not really meant as display pieces for the house ; more for field work although they are nicely carved .

19th June 2006, 03:06 PM	#5
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	nope. just your basic tagub and sundang...