V.N... on Filipino Scabbards

Battara · 9th July 2015, 02:20 AM

Mabuhay Rafngard!

Welcome to our little forum!

For the barong, it looks a little older than WWII, although I think it was reinforced with the brass bands in WWII. I would think perhaps 1910s. Could be Samal, but little hard to ascertain for certain depending on age.

Regarding the other bolo, I would agree with you that it looks like a form of Visayan garab or talibon, possibly from the 1930s?

Better pictures would help. Please post them when the pieces come in.

Salamat!

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9th July 2015, 02:20 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Mabuhay Rafngard! Welcome to our little forum! For the barong, it looks a little older than WWII, although I think it was reinforced with the brass bands in WWII. I would think perhaps 1910s. Could be Samal, but little hard to ascertain for certain depending on age. Regarding the other bolo, I would agree with you that it looks like a form of Visayan garab or talibon, possibly from the 1930s? Better pictures would help. Please post them when the pieces come in. Salamat!