GUNONG on EBAY

David · 19th January 2013, 06:56 PM

Just to be clear Jose, i did not purchase this gunong. Just curious because i see all these "quality" Moro blades coming from this one seller all the time so he must be hooked up with somebody's workshop over there.

I agree on the copper and "silver" could well be German silver (which actually has no silver at all). I would think that if it were real silver it would have been in the description as a selling point.

Lew · 19th January 2013, 07:20 PM

Definately modern but nice.

Rick · 19th January 2013, 07:35 PM

The bone has been stained to look old; note the small patches visible on the 'silver' collar at the throat of the scabbard .

David · 19th January 2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

The bone has been stained to look old; note the small patches visible on the 'silver' collar at the throat of the scabbard .

Yeah, i noticed that...you would think that with all the craftsmanship applied here they would have thought to stain the bone before assembly.

Battara · 19th January 2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by David

Just to be clear Jose, i did not purchase this gunong. Just curious because i see all these "quality" Moro blades coming from this one seller all the time so he must be hooked up with somebody's workshop over there.

Oh........right........I misunderstood.

I am thinking nickel-silver (right - no silver content) because of the color of the metal.

And Rick, a good point - I missed the white unstained areas. I wonder if the craftsman finished it and then the dealer stained it later......

Still nice metal work.

David · 19th January 2013, 10:36 PM

Yes, i think there is no arguing that there is nice craftsmanship at work here which is the opposite of most modern made Moro weapons entering the market today. Goes to show that these skills have not been lost.

Spunjer · 19th January 2013, 11:27 PM

yeah, recent. it's an industry in Lanao del sur, specifically Tugaya. lots of these can be found in Davao and Ermita, the new antique district in Manila. here are some pics of locals in action:

http://www.pbase.com/timonera/tugaya&page=all

David · 19th January 2013, 11:33 PM

Thanks for that link Ron. It's exactly what i was looking for.

Spunjer · 20th January 2013, 12:03 AM

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Battara · 20th January 2013, 01:46 AM

Great pictures. Also explains the ivory hilts on these new pieces.

No offense, but I do find it disturbing that they have acquired illegal ivory from recently killed elephants..........

19th January 2013, 06:56 PM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	Just to be clear Jose, i did not purchase this gunong. Just curious because i see all these "quality" Moro blades coming from this one seller all the time so he must be hooked up with somebody's workshop over there. I agree on the copper and "silver" could well be German silver (which actually has no silver at all). I would think that if it were real silver it would have been in the description as a selling point.

19th January 2013, 07:20 PM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Definately modern but nice.

19th January 2013, 07:35 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	The bone has been stained to look old; note the small patches visible on the 'silver' collar at the throat of the scabbard .

19th January 2013, 10:36 PM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	Yes, i think there is no arguing that there is nice craftsmanship at work here which is the opposite of most modern made Moro weapons entering the market today. Goes to show that these skills have not been lost.

19th January 2013, 11:27 PM	#7
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	yeah, recent. it's an industry in Lanao del sur, specifically Tugaya. lots of these can be found in Davao and Ermita, the new antique district in Manila. here are some pics of locals in action: http://www.pbase.com/timonera/tugaya&page=all

19th January 2013, 11:33 PM	#8
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	Thanks for that link Ron. It's exactly what i was looking for.

20th January 2013, 12:03 AM	#9
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	.

20th January 2013, 01:46 AM	#10
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Great pictures. Also explains the ivory hilts on these new pieces. No offense, but I do find it disturbing that they have acquired illegal ivory from recently killed elephants..........