A Moro Spear?

Battara · 9th February 2022, 01:29 AM

I base this theory on the ferrule type used on this spear. I think both Sulu and Maguindanao tribes used blade engraving (see Rick's Maguindanao kris example).

Rick · 9th February 2022, 02:49 AM

Both were probably made around the same time; my guess would be mid 20thC.
IIRC there is a Panabas with the same kind of decoration lurking somewhere in the archives.

Ian · 13th February 2022, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Both were probably made around the same time; my guess would be mid 20thC.
IIRC there is a Panabas with the same kind of decoration lurking somewhere in the archives.

I agree with your recent date Rick. I have a similar kris blade that does not have a separate gangya and it would likely date to the mid-20th C also.

9th February 2022, 01:29 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	I base this theory on the ferrule type used on this spear. I think both Sulu and Maguindanao tribes used blade engraving (see Rick's Maguindanao kris example).

9th February 2022, 02:49 AM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,378	Both were probably made around the same time; my guess would be mid 20thC. IIRC there is a Panabas with the same kind of decoration lurking somewhere in the archives.