Moro Shield

Ian · 26th January 2005, 07:03 PM

not for the final price (IMHO). I prefer sharp edges myself, and there are a few good edges that could be had for what this shield went for. All a matter of taste and preference I guess.

tom hyle · 27th January 2005, 01:53 AM

Shields are bigger and less durable; there's less of them around.

Federico · 27th January 2005, 04:29 AM

As far as Tausug shields go, that is not a bad price, though I do not like the clean look of the wood. Maybe its the pic, but where is the patina. Shields tend to fall into that "Ethnographic Art" aka "Tribal Art" category, and somehow are more PC to collect than bladed weaponry for those with the $$$ to spend. Ive been surprised by some of the prices modern shields have been getting.

26th January 2005, 07:03 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,363	Nice shield but ... not for the final price (IMHO). I prefer sharp edges myself, and there are a few good edges that could be had for what this shield went for. All a matter of taste and preference I guess.

27th January 2005, 01:53 AM	#2
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	Shields are bigger and less durable; there's less of them around.

27th January 2005, 04:29 AM	#3
Federico Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA Posts: 312	As far as Tausug shields go, that is not a bad price, though I do not like the clean look of the wood. Maybe its the pic, but where is the patina. Shields tend to fall into that "Ethnographic Art" aka "Tribal Art" category, and somehow are more PC to collect than bladed weaponry for those with the $$$ to spend. Ive been surprised by some of the prices modern shields have been getting.