Philippine weapons in Spanish museums

migueldiaz · 22nd September 2010, 07:38 PM

Charles and Sajen, thanks too.

Kai, yes the displays are always skewed in favor of Moro pieces (and it's well deserved, of course).

Carlos, thanks too. And your countrymen are most helpful, wherever we go

Was at Museo del Ejercito [army museum] yesterday, in Toledo. Unfortunately, the museum does not allow picture taking anymore. Just the same, the museum staff was quite helpful. Also, instead of displaying as many artifacts as possible, the new philosophy is to display just a sampling of each type.

The museum staff also told us that some Philippine pieces can also be found in the following Spanish museums: (a) Museo Cerralbo, Madrid - but I think the museum is now being refurbished; (b) museum of the America, Madrid; (c) Cuatro Vientos museum, which I think is the air force's museum; and (d) some items in various provincial museums like in Avila, San Sebastian, etc.

The rest of the day in Toledo was spent in checking out the paellas, mazapans, and various souvenir shops. More pics of those shops are here

Hope you guys in Spain will have the chance to visit those other museums!

migueldiaz · 22nd September 2010, 08:04 PM

Moving now to Museo Nacional de Antropologia, below are sample pics. There's not much weaponry in this museum. But ethnography-wise, the museum probably has the best sampling of items pertaining to Philippines of old.

migueldiaz · 22nd September 2010, 08:08 PM

description of the spears --

migueldiaz · 22nd September 2010, 08:18 PM

more sample pics from the same museum are below.

the photo album where the sample pics were taken is here.

for those wishing to get an overview of philippine ethnography in general, here's the link -- it's not for the faint of heart, though. the album contains more than 300 pics!

Sajen · 22nd September 2010, 09:01 PM

What a beautiful kris pommel!

Gavin Nugent · 23rd September 2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

What a beautiful kris pommel!

Lorenz, simply amazing!!! Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, greatly!!!

Gav

22nd September 2010, 07:38 PM	#1
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Charles and Sajen, thanks too. Kai, yes the displays are always skewed in favor of Moro pieces (and it's well deserved, of course). Carlos, thanks too. And your countrymen are most helpful, wherever we go Was at Museo del Ejercito [army museum] yesterday, in Toledo. Unfortunately, the museum does not allow picture taking anymore. Just the same, the museum staff was quite helpful. Also, instead of displaying as many artifacts as possible, the new philosophy is to display just a sampling of each type. The museum staff also told us that some Philippine pieces can also be found in the following Spanish museums: (a) Museo Cerralbo, Madrid - but I think the museum is now being refurbished; (b) museum of the America, Madrid; (c) Cuatro Vientos museum, which I think is the air force's museum; and (d) some items in various provincial museums like in Avila, San Sebastian, etc. The rest of the day in Toledo was spent in checking out the paellas, mazapans, and various souvenir shops. More pics of those shops are here Hope you guys in Spain will have the chance to visit those other museums! Attached Images Last edited by migueldiaz; 22nd September 2010 at 07:56 PM.

22nd September 2010, 08:04 PM	#2
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Moving now to Museo Nacional de Antropologia, below are sample pics. There's not much weaponry in this museum. But ethnography-wise, the museum probably has the best sampling of items pertaining to Philippines of old. Attached Images

22nd September 2010, 08:08 PM	#3
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	description of the spears -- Attached Images

22nd September 2010, 08:18 PM	#4
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	more sample pics from the same museum are below. the photo album where the sample pics were taken is here. for those wishing to get an overview of philippine ethnography in general, here's the link -- it's not for the faint of heart, though. the album contains more than 300 pics! Attached Images

22nd September 2010, 09:01 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	What a beautiful kris pommel!