A Moro Spear?

efrahjalt · 8th February 2022, 03:04 PM

Thanks for the comments! The Sulu theory is intriguing. I found a blade with similar engraving at one point except that it had silver inlay in the decoration. Unfortunately I can't find that example at the moment. Would love to find a parallel to compare with. I'll post it here when I find it again.

Rick · 8th February 2022, 05:07 PM

Similar work.

Battara · 9th February 2022, 12:29 AM

I base this theory on the ferrule type used on this spear. I think both Sulu and Maguindanao tribes used blade engraving (see Rick's Maguindanao kris example).

Rick · 9th February 2022, 01:49 AM

Both were probably made around the same time; my guess would be mid 20thC.
IIRC there is a Panabas with the same kind of decoration lurking somewhere in the archives.

Ian · 13th February 2022, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Both were probably made around the same time; my guess would be mid 20thC.
IIRC there is a Panabas with the same kind of decoration lurking somewhere in the archives.

I agree with your recent date Rick. I have a similar kris blade that does not have a separate gangya and it would likely date to the mid-20th C also.

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8th February 2022, 03:04 PM	#1
efrahjalt Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 62	Thanks for the comments! The Sulu theory is intriguing. I found a blade with similar engraving at one point except that it had silver inlay in the decoration. Unfortunately I can't find that example at the moment. Would love to find a parallel to compare with. I'll post it here when I find it again.

9th February 2022, 12:29 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,320	I base this theory on the ferrule type used on this spear. I think both Sulu and Maguindanao tribes used blade engraving (see Rick's Maguindanao kris example).

9th February 2022, 01:49 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,366	Both were probably made around the same time; my guess would be mid 20thC. IIRC there is a Panabas with the same kind of decoration lurking somewhere in the archives.