Youtube video on Classical Greek armor in the Philippines

Battara · 17th January 2021, 11:50 PM

Well I would say there are some issues with the information in this video.

I am intrigued with the armour and would have loved to hear more and it would have been great to see where they were found and the background.

However, one "axe" was actually a Tibetan grigung, also known as a kartika. The other piece also looks Tibetan as well.

The helmets do have a Filipino motif, but again need background research on them.

I guess I question the authenticity, research, and provenance of these pieces.

Sorry but I am extremely skeptical, also because I know that many, many fakes are made in the Philippines right now, ie. lantakas.

17th January 2021, 11:50 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Well I would say there are some issues with the information in this video. I am intrigued with the armour and would have loved to hear more and it would have been great to see where they were found and the background. However, one "axe" was actually a Tibetan grigung, also known as a kartika. The other piece also looks Tibetan as well. The helmets do have a Filipino motif, but again need background research on them. I guess I question the authenticity, research, and provenance of these pieces. Sorry but I am extremely skeptical, also because I know that many, many fakes are made in the Philippines right now, ie. lantakas.