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Old 24th July 2015, 03:05 AM   #1
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Hello All,

My first three items from the Vasayans. All from Epray.
I'm not very clear on how a talibon is distinguished from a garab. Perhaps someone could clarify that for me.
None are very exceptional examples, but they were cheap, and I love them, which is the important part


The top one, with perhaps the best carvings is 17.75" long.
The middle, thicker one is 20.255" long
The bottom, thinner on is 21.5" long and as V.N.III carved on it, and I have no idea what that might mean.

I'd be happy to hear any comment's people may have on them.

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Just a few more pics
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Old 24th July 2015, 03:08 AM   #3
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Also, I have 5(!) more talibons coming in the mail. Will post pics when they arrive.

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Old 24th July 2015, 03:38 AM   #5
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Yeah, just a bit. With the large supply of them, the great variety, and the relatively low price (particularly in comparison to moro and Indonesian items, which I also love), I'm loving the hell out of talibons.

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Oh yes, PI weaponry rules!!!!! (my unbiased opinion )

I might place these more from the 1940s.

That bigger one certainly has a unique design, doesn't it?

So far, it would seem different dialects/groups in the Visayas use the different names like tailbon and garab, and perhaps others.........
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