Couple of Moro spears

[Federico]

The first one was interesting, at least to me, due to the intact butt spike. Regardless of it being new or old, that struck me as interesting. I am sure that is why it got so much attention.

The markings on the brass collar may indeed point to Bagabo origins, but I would caution against assuming brass collars in of in themselves point to lumad origins, as Ive encountered many Moro spears with brass collars. Brass was important in many Moro societies as a mark of status, hence the value of agong, betel cases, and brass lantaka. Good reference to the importance of brass can be found in A Moro Princess by Harriet Arnold Febiger

[zamboanga]

I was looking for this picture when this thread was still active.

I think this would fall into the same category as the ones mentioned by Bill.

The edges of this one are dull and the pole is less than an inch in diameter.

total length is less than 5 feet and the butt end features a simple brass band.

what is interesting is that the head feels heavier that the larger moro budiak.