My gunong collection and some thoughts - Page 6

Rafngard · 8th October 2017, 05:44 PM

Wow!

Absolutely stunning.

Would the Brass inlay have talismanic properties here? Or is this likely just decorative?

Thanks,
Leif

Sajen · 8th October 2017, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rafngard

Wow!

Absolutely stunning.

Would the Brass inlay have talismanic properties here? Or is this likely just decorative?

Hi Leif,

thank you!

Frankly said, I can't answer your good question.

But what's funny, I purchased this little beauty from a german website similar like ebay.

Regards,
Detlef

F. de Luzon · 16th October 2017, 11:27 AM

A beautiful addition to your impressive collection!

Fernando

Sajen · 16th October 2017, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F. de Luzon

A beautiful addition to your impressive collection!

Fernando

Thank you Fernando!

Regards,
Detlef

Battara · 6th November 2017, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rafngard

Wow!

Absolutely stunning.

Would the Brass inlay have talismanic properties here? Or is this likely just decorative?

Thanks,
Leif

I believe the answer is "yes". Bronze, brass, and copper blades appear to be talismanic, and by extrapolation, their use on blades (along with silver) is used for talismanic purposes. In fact often they appear on blades lnlaid in talismanic forms like animals, the sun, stars, other symbols, and even script.

Sajen · 4th March 2018, 04:23 PM

Another new addition to the collection, just bought so here a few modified seller pictures.

kai · 4th March 2018, 06:11 PM

Neat - am looking forward to seeing the blade etched, Detlef!

Sajen · 4th March 2018, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kai

Neat - am looking forward to seeing the blade etched, Detlef!

Hello Kai,
thank you! Will need a little bit. I like this early gunongs with inlaid blades. I think it's a late 19th to very early 20th century piece.

Regards,
Detlef

Battara · 4th March 2018, 06:41 PM

I agree Detlef. I also like walker gunongs andd this one is a good one with great Maranao silver inlay.

Congratulations!

Sajen · 4th March 2018, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

I agree Detlef. I also like walker gunongs andd this one is a good one with great Maranao silver inlay.

Thank you Jose for confirming my age guess. What you mean by "walker gunong"?

Regards,
Detlef

Battara · 6th March 2018, 01:13 AM

I hate auto-correct!

This was a typo. It was supposed to say "earlier" gunongs.

In fact, I love this inlay best because it has truly traditional Maranao okir. Not seen one like it till now.

kronckew · 6th March 2018, 06:58 AM

thanks, had visions of an 1847 Walker Colt .44 gunong running thru my head.

Sajen · 7th March 2018, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kronckew

thanks, had visions of an 1847 Walker Colt .44 gunong running thru my head.

F. de Luzon · 23rd March 2018, 02:55 PM

Interesting details on that gunong, Detlef!

Fernando

Sajen · 25th March 2018, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by F. de Luzon

Interesting details on that gunong, Detlef!

Thank you Fernando, wait a little bit, there are hidden some more interesting details!

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 29th April 2018, 06:01 PM

A recent addition, later version around the 1940s but I like this style.

Rafngard · 2nd May 2018, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

A recent addition, later version around the 1940s but I like this style.

Ahh, so you're the one who out bid me. No worries. It left me money to buy something else ;-)

I also like this style. It is a nice one. I really like the grain on the pommel and the okir.

I hope you enjoy it!

Have fun,
Leif

Sajen · 2nd May 2018, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rafngard

Ahh, so you're the one who out bid me. No worries. It left me money to buy something else ;-)

I also like this style. It is a nice one. I really like the grain on the pommel and the okir.

I hope you enjoy it!

Thank you Leif,

but for this you've won the very nice Visayan daga!

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 10th August 2018, 03:09 PM

Time for a family update picture!

Battara · 10th August 2018, 04:06 PM

W😳W! Nice collection there Detlef. You are now officially Tito Gunong 2 😃! (Tagalog for Uncle Gunong)

Sajen · 10th August 2018, 04:49 PM

Thank you Jose!

Robert · 12th August 2018, 08:17 AM

Detlef,
What a wonderful collection of gunongs you have been putting together. If ask I would have to say that even though they are all beautiful examples of the pandays art that the third one from the left and the one with the deeply cut blade that is ninth from the right are my favorites ones in this grouping. I am looking forward to seeing many more photos of new pieces as you find and adopt them into this family.

Best,
Robert

CharlesS · 12th August 2018, 11:22 AM

NICE Collection! You clearly have good taste and have been quite selective in your gunong acquisitions. Lovely pieces!

Sajen · 12th August 2018, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert

If ask I would have to say that even though they are all beautiful examples of the pandays art that the third one from the left and the one with the deeply cut blade that is ninth from the right are my favorites ones in this grouping.

Thank you Robert as well for the work you have done on some of this examples. The two mentioned ones are also my favorites.

Best regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 12th August 2018, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlesS

NICE Collection! You clearly have good taste and have been quite selective in your gunong acquisitions. Lovely pieces!

Thank you Charles! Nice compliment!

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 4th November 2018, 03:34 PM

I think that I never have shown the sixth piece from the right in my last family picture, so here you go.
27,5 cm inside scabbard, 27,3 cm without, blade alone 17,8 cm, 213 gram. Age guess 1930s-1940s. Mounts from copper, brass and german silver.

David · 4th November 2018, 03:43 PM

I love the blade on this on Detlef.

Sajen · 4th November 2018, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by David

I love the blade on this on Detlef.

Thank you David, I am as well so I want to show it. The point of the blade is like a needle and the blade very well worked, a dagger for real business.

Regards,
Detlef

kronckew · 4th November 2018, 04:24 PM

Sajen, that is gorgeous! <3

Sajen · 4th November 2018, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

Sajen, that is gorgeous! <3

Thank you Wayne,

glad you like it!

4th March 2018, 04:23 PM	#156
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	Another new addition to the collection, just bought so here a few modified seller pictures. Attached Images

6th March 2018, 06:58 AM	#162
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,178	thanks, had visions of an 1847 Walker Colt .44 gunong running thru my head. Attached Images

29th April 2018, 06:01 PM	#166
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	A recent addition, later version around the 1940s but I like this style. Attached Images

10th August 2018, 03:09 PM	#169
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	Time for a family update picture! Attached Images

12th August 2018, 08:17 AM	#172
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Detlef, What a wonderful collection of gunongs you have been putting together. If ask I would have to say that even though they are all beautiful examples of the pandays art that the third one from the left and the one with the deeply cut blade that is ninth from the right are my favorites ones in this grouping. I am looking forward to seeing many more photos of new pieces as you find and adopt them into this family. Best, Robert Attached Images

8th October 2017, 05:44 PM	#151
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 340	Wow! Absolutely stunning. Would the Brass inlay have talismanic properties here? Or is this likely just decorative? Thanks, Leif

16th October 2017, 11:27 AM	#153
F. de Luzon Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 184	A beautiful addition to your impressive collection! Fernando

4th March 2018, 06:11 PM	#157
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Neat - am looking forward to seeing the blade etched, Detlef!

4th March 2018, 06:41 PM	#159
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	I agree Detlef. I also like walker gunongs andd this one is a good one with great Maranao silver inlay. Congratulations!

6th March 2018, 01:13 AM	#161
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	I hate auto-correct! This was a typo. It was supposed to say "earlier" gunongs. In fact, I love this inlay best because it has truly traditional Maranao okir. Not seen one like it till now.

23rd March 2018, 02:55 PM	#164
F. de Luzon Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 184	Interesting details on that gunong, Detlef! Fernando

10th August 2018, 04:06 PM	#170
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	W😳W! Nice collection there Detlef. You are now officially Tito Gunong 2 😃! (Tagalog for Uncle Gunong)

10th August 2018, 04:49 PM	#171
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	Thank you Jose!

12th August 2018, 11:22 AM	#173
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	NICE Collection! You clearly have good taste and have been quite selective in your gunong acquisitions. Lovely pieces!

4th November 2018, 03:34 PM	#176
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	I think that I never have shown the sixth piece from the right in my last family picture, so here you go. 27,5 cm inside scabbard, 27,3 cm without, blade alone 17,8 cm, 213 gram. Age guess 1930s-1940s. Mounts from copper, brass and german silver. Attached Images

4th November 2018, 03:43 PM	#177
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,115	I love the blade on this on Detlef.

4th November 2018, 04:24 PM	#179
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,178	Sajen, that is gorgeous! <3