A Talibong and something else

drac2k · 3rd February 2022, 07:06 PM

I picked these up recently. The Talibong has been associated as belonging to the Christian Tribes in the Philippines; this is the first one that I have seen that has a scabbard marked with what appears to be the Christian Cross. The second item is a short heavy chopping knife that I have not encountered before.

SanibelSwassa · 4th February 2022, 02:02 PM

The Talibong is in the form or the older Garabs from the Pulahan era. The elements in the scabbard and handle appear to be continuations from that tradition. The rattan wraps on the scabbard and hilt also point in the direction. The blade form deviates from the Garab design, lack of thumb rest… etc… and likely points to an evolutionary track that originated in the Pulahan area and picked up new elements as those smiths were forced to relocate to other areas. Either way it’s a nice piece!!

drac2k · 4th February 2022, 06:10 PM

Thank you very much for your informative post.

Sajen · 6th February 2022, 03:31 PM

Nice pices Drac2k!

I would call the the small one also talibong.

Regards,
Detlef

drac2k · 7th February 2022, 04:27 PM

Thanks, Sajen; I would never have guessed that the shorter one was a talibong, based on the length, shoutness, and curvature of the blade.

3rd February 2022, 07:06 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,177	A Talibong and something else I picked these up recently. The Talibong has been associated as belonging to the Christian Tribes in the Philippines; this is the first one that I have seen that has a scabbard marked with what appears to be the Christian Cross. The second item is a short heavy chopping knife that I have not encountered before. Attached Images

4th February 2022, 02:02 PM	#2
SanibelSwassa Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Sanibel Florida Posts: 104	Definitely Visayan The Talibong is in the form or the older Garabs from the Pulahan era. The elements in the scabbard and handle appear to be continuations from that tradition. The rattan wraps on the scabbard and hilt also point in the direction. The blade form deviates from the Garab design, lack of thumb rest… etc… and likely points to an evolutionary track that originated in the Pulahan area and picked up new elements as those smiths were forced to relocate to other areas. Either way it’s a nice piece!!

4th February 2022, 06:10 PM	#3
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,177	Thank you very much for your informative post.

6th February 2022, 03:31 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,499	Nice pices Drac2k! I would call the the small one also talibong. Regards, Detlef

7th February 2022, 04:27 PM	#5
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,177	Thanks, Sajen; I would never have guessed that the shorter one was a talibong, based on the length, shoutness, and curvature of the blade.