Swords and Spear Heads

Battara · 15th February 2011, 11:00 PM

Well, I hate to tell you, but these are Moro pieces from the southern Philippines, and I would guess from Mindanao. In any case they are not from Ilocos Norte. They even seem to be later than 1909, more like the 1920s. You have 2 Moro (Maguindanao tribe?) kris swords and 2 spearheads.

Is it possible that he stayed a while there after the Moro-American Wars? Is it even possible that the source was incorrect on the attribution of who they belonged to?

Daddydog · 15th February 2011, 11:49 PM

My thanks to everyone for your responses and willingness to share your knowledge. I do hope to be able to remove active rust and help to preserve the noted deterioration on the blades. I'm not sure what to do with the handles.
The scabbards seem to fit but they too have some damage. There is no doubt on ownership as they were purchased as part of his estate sell. I suppose he could have traveled there after 1909 to visit friends. This is a great forum! After seeing so much here, I may be developing yet another collection interest.

Battara · 16th February 2011, 04:53 AM

I do admit I love the okir work on the top of the scabbard.

15th February 2011, 11:49 PM	#2
Daddydog Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2	My thanks to everyone for your responses and willingness to share your knowledge. I do hope to be able to remove active rust and help to preserve the noted deterioration on the blades. I'm not sure what to do with the handles. The scabbards seem to fit but they too have some damage. There is no doubt on ownership as they were purchased as part of his estate sell. I suppose he could have traveled there after 1909 to visit friends. This is a great forum! After seeing so much here, I may be developing yet another collection interest. Attached Images

15th February 2011, 11:00 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Well, I hate to tell you, but these are Moro pieces from the southern Philippines, and I would guess from Mindanao. In any case they are not from Ilocos Norte. They even seem to be later than 1909, more like the 1920s. You have 2 Moro (Maguindanao tribe?) kris swords and 2 spearheads. Is it possible that he stayed a while there after the Moro-American Wars? Is it even possible that the source was incorrect on the attribution of who they belonged to?

16th February 2011, 04:53 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	I do admit I love the okir work on the top of the scabbard.