Interesting Barong

Ian · 11th September 2015, 02:48 PM

Drac2k:

Here are several similar styled hilts, all from the Lumad peoples of Mindanao. I don't recall if I posted these previously on the Forum, If so, they were probably back in the old Archives.

The first composite picture shows hilts of several Bagobo swords. Note the one bottom right.

The next two are from the Tagakaolu who live close to Davao City. One of these has ten centavo coins attached to the ears.

The last one is from the Compostella Valley, Lanao del Sur.

I picked up each of the swords indicated during trips to the Philippines in 2002-2003. These "eared" hilt examples likely date from the early 20th C judging from their general appearance, as do most of the Visayan examples that may serve as a prototype for this style.

Ian.

11th September 2015, 02:48 PM	#15
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,454	Drac2k: Here are several similar styled hilts, all from the Lumad peoples of Mindanao. I don't recall if I posted these previously on the Forum, If so, they were probably back in the old Archives. The first composite picture shows hilts of several Bagobo swords. Note the one bottom right. The next two are from the Tagakaolu who live close to Davao City. One of these has ten centavo coins attached to the ears. The last one is from the Compostella Valley, Lanao del Sur. I picked up each of the swords indicated during trips to the Philippines in 2002-2003. These "eared" hilt examples likely date from the early 20th C judging from their general appearance, as do most of the Visayan examples that may serve as a prototype for this style. Ian. Attached Images Last edited by Ian; 11th September 2015 at 03:14 PM.