Unusual Visayan features?

VVV · 15th September 2012, 11:39 AM

I just picked up this old Panay Tenegre.
Except the rare Bat-style of the Bakunawa-hilt it also has a rattan binding at the handle I haven't seen before.

Any comments and other reference pictures of these features?

Michael

Spunjer · 15th September 2012, 02:05 PM

do you have this on hand, michael? it doesn't appear to be rattan; rather, it's twine, similar to the one at the base of the handle on mine. love the carving on the grip of your handle tho.

p.s.
photobucket is acting up and couldn't resize my photo. will try again when i get home

VVV · 15th September 2012, 05:34 PM

Ron,

I will be back home tomorrow and inspect the binding closer.
Look forward to see yours, too.

Michael

VANDOO · 15th September 2012, 06:25 PM

A BEAUTIFUL SWORD

I HAVEN'T SEEN THAT EXACT HANDLE BEFORE I LIKE IT A LOT. I AGREE IT LOOKS MORE LIKE CORD THAN RATTAN PERHAPS SENNET (COCONUT HUSK CORD) OR SOMETHING ELSE STAINED TO LOOK LIKE IT. PUT ON TO IMPROVE GRIP.
THE SCABBARD LOOKS NEWER BUT STILL HAS SOME AGE AS IT HAS THE PROPER FORM OF RAISED DESIGNS. I HAVE OFTEN WONDERED WHAT THESE DESIGNS MEAN ARE THEY SYMBOLS TO IDENTIFY THE TRIBE OR ARE THEY A TALSMANIC SYMBOL FOR PROTECTION? THEY STRIKE ME AS SOMETHING MORE THAN SIMPLE DECORATION.
THAT IS SOME BEAUTIFUL WOOD IT IS LAYING ON TOO IT TOOK ME A WHILE TO NOTICE AS MY EYES WERE DRAWN TO THE SWORD.

VVV · 15th September 2012, 08:10 PM

Thanks Barry,

I don't have a clue about the designs on the scabbard either.
Maybe Lorenz or some of the other collectors have some ideas?

The wood it's laying on however is my dinner table.

Michael

Robert · 16th September 2012, 08:22 AM

Hello Michael, I am amazed at the great looking swords that you seem to be able to locate. This has got to be one of my favorites. Wonderful carving on the hilt with a beautiful blade combined with a nicely carved scabbard "even if the scabbard turns out a later replacement" it is an item that anyone would be more than happy to have in their collection One question though, what are the two green items at the throat of the scabbard? I would have to agree with Berry on the cording on the hilt, it does look like it could be sennet to me also. My congratulation on your new addition and I must say that I am very envious of you good fortune.

Regards,
Robert

15th September 2012, 11:39 AM	#1
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Unusual Visayan features? I just picked up this old Panay Tenegre. Except the rare Bat-style of the Bakunawa-hilt it also has a rattan binding at the handle I haven't seen before. Any comments and other reference pictures of these features? Michael Attached Images

15th September 2012, 02:05 PM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	do you have this on hand, michael? it doesn't appear to be rattan; rather, it's twine, similar to the one at the base of the handle on mine. love the carving on the grip of your handle tho. p.s. photobucket is acting up and couldn't resize my photo. will try again when i get home

15th September 2012, 05:34 PM	#3
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Ron, I will be back home tomorrow and inspect the binding closer. Look forward to see yours, too. Michael

15th September 2012, 06:25 PM	#4
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A BEAUTIFUL SWORD I HAVEN'T SEEN THAT EXACT HANDLE BEFORE I LIKE IT A LOT. I AGREE IT LOOKS MORE LIKE CORD THAN RATTAN PERHAPS SENNET (COCONUT HUSK CORD) OR SOMETHING ELSE STAINED TO LOOK LIKE IT. PUT ON TO IMPROVE GRIP. THE SCABBARD LOOKS NEWER BUT STILL HAS SOME AGE AS IT HAS THE PROPER FORM OF RAISED DESIGNS. I HAVE OFTEN WONDERED WHAT THESE DESIGNS MEAN ARE THEY SYMBOLS TO IDENTIFY THE TRIBE OR ARE THEY A TALSMANIC SYMBOL FOR PROTECTION? THEY STRIKE ME AS SOMETHING MORE THAN SIMPLE DECORATION. THAT IS SOME BEAUTIFUL WOOD IT IS LAYING ON TOO IT TOOK ME A WHILE TO NOTICE AS MY EYES WERE DRAWN TO THE SWORD.

15th September 2012, 08:10 PM	#5
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks Barry, I don't have a clue about the designs on the scabbard either. Maybe Lorenz or some of the other collectors have some ideas? The wood it's laying on however is my dinner table. Michael

16th September 2012, 08:22 AM	#6
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Michael, I am amazed at the great looking swords that you seem to be able to locate. This has got to be one of my favorites. Wonderful carving on the hilt with a beautiful blade combined with a nicely carved scabbard "even if the scabbard turns out a later replacement" it is an item that anyone would be more than happy to have in their collection One question though, what are the two green items at the throat of the scabbard? I would have to agree with Berry on the cording on the hilt, it does look like it could be sennet to me also. My congratulation on your new addition and I must say that I am very envious of you good fortune. Regards, Robert