Origin of the Kalinga Axe

Nonoy Tan · 13th November 2008, 10:40 AM

Tim,

Here is an example of a more finely-made Ilongot blade.
Also, a Hinalung intended as weapon (over-all length is 22 cm. only).

Going back to the axe...

This one comes from the Ifugao. I was told by informants from the area that this axe was intended for use in working wood/chopping trees (not primarily as a weapon). As weapon, the "bolo" type was used by the Ifugao (e.g. Pinahig, Hinalung, Hangap, Yuquyug). So far, I have not encountered any reliable document which tells of the Ifugao using the axe as a traditional weapon.

13th November 2008, 10:40 AM	#25
Nonoy Tan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 293	Tim, Here is an example of a more finely-made Ilongot blade. Also, a Hinalung intended as weapon (over-all length is 22 cm. only). Going back to the axe... This one comes from the Ifugao. I was told by informants from the area that this axe was intended for use in working wood/chopping trees (not primarily as a weapon). As weapon, the "bolo" type was used by the Ifugao (e.g. Pinahig, Hinalung, Hangap, Yuquyug). So far, I have not encountered any reliable document which tells of the Ifugao using the axe as a traditional weapon. Attached Images