Gentlemen, I've finally caved. Older Gunong for info

Robert · 7th May 2011, 10:09 PM

OH NO, You did it,

you bought your first antique Philippine edged weapon. This is how it always starts, first a gunong or two or fifty then a barong then a kris or two. It goes on and on with no stopping. Be prepared to not have any spare change or extra money of any kind. Stop now while you still can.

Robert

P.S.
Nice piece !!!

Ferguson · 8th May 2011, 02:06 AM

And so it begins.

As others have said, it's older and missing the guard, but it's nice.
The guard could have been oval or patterned. The scabbard would have been a simple taperd wooden one made in two halves held togeter with bands of metal or rattan. Enjoy!
Steve

Battara · 8th May 2011, 03:27 AM

I agree with the others. I would guess at 1900 or slightly earlier for the blade, the hilt may be a little a little later. Yes missing the guard but etch the blade and I'll bet there is a lamination pattern in it.

One option is a coin. Another is to have someone make a guard with okir out of silver, copper, or brass with a scabbard to match.

ThePepperSkull · 8th May 2011, 06:21 AM

Thanks for the info, guys. This broadening of my collection is going to kill my wallet. I can already tell.

I originally planned on only collecting pira (of the later shape) and what, on these forums, is known as "Archaic Kris" (or kris from the 18th century. I recently bought one off of a certain Mr. Farrow, but that's for another discussion), then I ran into this gunong and had to have it. Already I'm having trouble limiting myself!

I think it was either Kai or Battara who said this, but I think my goal now is not to have a BIG collection, but a good collection. So if it is varied or eclectic (or seemingly random) in selection, at least they will be very beautifully crafted examples of blades made for whichever particular region and time.

I think this particular gunong more than fits the bill.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

I agree with the others. I would guess at 1900 or slightly earlier for the blade, the hilt may be a little a little later. Yes missing the guard but etch the blade and I'll bet there is a lamination pattern in it.

One option is a coin. Another is to have someone make a guard with okir out of silver, copper, or brass with a scabbard to match.

Hmm.... I wonder who could make such parts? :P

8th May 2011, 02:06 AM	#2
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	And so it begins. As others have said, it's older and missing the guard, but it's nice. The guard could have been oval or patterned. The scabbard would have been a simple taperd wooden one made in two halves held togeter with bands of metal or rattan. Enjoy! Steve Attached Images

7th May 2011, 10:09 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	OH NO, You did it, you bought your first antique Philippine edged weapon. This is how it always starts, first a gunong or two or fifty then a barong then a kris or two. It goes on and on with no stopping. Be prepared to not have any spare change or extra money of any kind. Stop now while you still can. Robert P.S. Nice piece !!!

8th May 2011, 03:27 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I agree with the others. I would guess at 1900 or slightly earlier for the blade, the hilt may be a little a little later. Yes missing the guard but etch the blade and I'll bet there is a lamination pattern in it. One option is a coin. Another is to have someone make a guard with okir out of silver, copper, or brass with a scabbard to match.