Igorot Spear Before And After

Sajen · 30th September 2013, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Nonoy Tan

Hi Robert,

That spear looks much better now that you have removed the rust. It is now a "happy" spear

This type of spearhead was used throughout the Northern Luzon Cordillera. They are popular among the Bontoc Igorot, Ifugao, Gaddang, Kalinga, Tinguian, Isneg, Applai, Ilongot, Isinay, etc. One notices that the shapes of the this type of spearhead have subtle differences. There are various terms used to call this spear, based on such differences. For example, if assuming that your spear is Bontoc, then it would be called "Pinilipo" because the neck is more or less cylindrical; as opposed to the "falfeg" which has four corners.

My best guest is that your spear is Ifugao, and it is a "Balabog" (generic term for a spear with such two prongs), but more specifically, it is a "Punol" (owing to the circular neck which gets thicker at the base).

I hope that this information was useful.

Nonoy

Hi Nonoy,

when you able and would be so kind, can you tell me something about my both?

Regards,

Detlef

Gavin Nugent · 30th September 2013, 01:29 PM

A great Resto Robert!

I too would like to know more about mine.

Gavin

Nonoy Tan · 30th September 2013, 02:28 PM

Thanks, Jose. I continue to learn a lot from you too!

Hi Detlef, the first spear (with a rattan band around the shaft) appears to be Ifugao to me. The second one is tougher to identify. I have seen this type typically coming from Eastern Ifugao and Nueva Vizcaya and used by the Ilongot, Ifugao, and Gaddang. I should say that these are my best guesses and I could be wrong.

Robert, the size of the spearhead really varies. This photo give an idea of what I mean. Primarily, the determining factor is the target. If the target is small, then the spearhead would be small, and so on. You spear would be ideal for hunting large prey. Secondary factors are personal style or preference of the owner, price or cost, etc.

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Nonoy Tan · 30th September 2013, 02:34 PM

Here is the image.

Sajen · 30th September 2013, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nonoy Tan

Here is the image.

Thank you Nonoy! And what a great collection of Ifugao spears!

Regards,

Detlef

Nonoy Tan · 1st October 2013, 02:57 AM

You are welcome, Detlef!

The spears are a mix from the Northern Luzon Cordillera, including Ifugao.

30th September 2013, 02:34 PM	#4
Nonoy Tan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 293	Here is the image. Attached Images

30th September 2013, 01:29 PM	#2
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	A great Resto Robert! I too would like to know more about mine. Gavin

30th September 2013, 02:28 PM	#3
Nonoy Tan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 293	Thanks, Jose. I continue to learn a lot from you too! Hi Detlef, the first spear (with a rattan band around the shaft) appears to be Ifugao to me. The second one is tougher to identify. I have seen this type typically coming from Eastern Ifugao and Nueva Vizcaya and used by the Ilongot, Ifugao, and Gaddang. I should say that these are my best guesses and I could be wrong. Robert, the size of the spearhead really varies. This photo give an idea of what I mean. Primarily, the determining factor is the target. If the target is small, then the spearhead would be small, and so on. You spear would be ideal for hunting large prey. Secondary factors are personal style or preference of the owner, price or cost, etc. [IMG]http://[/IMG]

1st October 2013, 02:57 AM	#6
Nonoy Tan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 293	You are welcome, Detlef! The spears are a mix from the Northern Luzon Cordillera, including Ifugao.