Is this a Batangas piece?

Ian · 30th October 2006, 12:16 AM

Hi Jose:

Bantangas would not be my first thought. Could be from Ilocos, Pangasinan or Pampanga. I think it has a strong Spanish colonial influence from north of Manila.

Ian.

Battara · 30th October 2006, 06:39 PM

Thank you Ian, I have a similar piece and was wondering. One day I may take some pictures and post.

zelbone · 31st October 2006, 05:49 AM

Tabaks from north central Luzon...Pampanga or Pangasinan. The chopped tips comply with Spanish law at that time that bolos could not have sharp points because they were considered "threatening." The long tabak has a bone hilt.

Battara · 31st October 2006, 06:29 PM

Thanks Zel. Very helpful. On your example on the bottom, does it have a sunburst/flower on the butt ? Mine does and I was thinking that this is a Katipunan piece. What do you think? (When I get pictures I'll post).

31st October 2006, 05:49 AM	#3
zelbone Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: VISAYAS and MINDANAO Posts: 169	not Batangueno Tabaks from north central Luzon...Pampanga or Pangasinan. The chopped tips comply with Spanish law at that time that bolos could not have sharp points because they were considered "threatening." The long tabak has a bone hilt. Attached Images

30th October 2006, 12:16 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Hi Jose: Bantangas would not be my first thought. Could be from Ilocos, Pangasinan or Pampanga. I think it has a strong Spanish colonial influence from north of Manila. Ian.

30th October 2006, 06:39 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Thank you Ian, I have a similar piece and was wondering. One day I may take some pictures and post.

31st October 2006, 06:29 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Thanks Zel. Very helpful. On your example on the bottom, does it have a sunburst/flower on the butt ? Mine does and I was thinking that this is a Katipunan piece. What do you think? (When I get pictures I'll post).