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15th January 2024, 05:06 AM
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Thanks Ian, the blade is V ground.
I’ve never seen this blade profile from Mindanao / Sulu but the scabbards Naga carving I thought as being Moro. It’s a puzzle to me. I wish it came with the hilt. |
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15th January 2024, 12:03 PM
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Vikingsword Staff
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There is a very similarly shaped blade with a Visayan hilt here. Also take a look at this thread and Zamboanga's pictures of a Sulu market vendor. I'm wondering if what you have is a bangkung intended for agricultural use (splitting coconuts, etc.).
Last edited by Ian; 15th January 2024 at 01:57 PM. |
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15th January 2024, 12:53 PM
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This post may also offer a point to work out from towards the other regions who use similar scabbards.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...95&postcount=7 |
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16th January 2024, 07:18 PM
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Thanks Ian & Gavin.
I was also thinking agricultural use Ian. The shapes and profiles are close but still inconclusive to me. |
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19th January 2024, 07:34 PM
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The scabbard makes me also think possibly Palawan......
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16th February 2024, 03:12 AM
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Whilst not a exact representation of the type presented, there are a few within this image that loosely follow the rectangular profile and tip form of this one in question.
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16th February 2024, 12:35 PM
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Halloo,
I believe it may be a bangkung from Basilan or Zamboanga 
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