Recognise this Scabbard?

Amuk Murugul · 12th March 2009, 12:52 AM

Hullo everybody,

Can anyone here please tell me anything about this scabbard?

Thank you.

asomotif · 12th March 2009, 01:11 AM

Philipines.

kai · 12th March 2009, 01:29 AM

Yup, Bagobo (Mindanao). Usually comes with a shorter klewang-type blade and a series of brass rings attached to the holes in the wood. This seems to be a genuine example, not antique though.

Regards,
Kai

Spunjer · 12th March 2009, 03:46 AM

definitely from one of the Lumad tribes (non muslim). could either be b'laan, t'boli or bagobo. due to their proximity, the scabbard designs are somewhat similar. could you please post a close up of the textile?

12th March 2009, 12:52 AM	#1
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12th March 2009, 01:11 AM	#2
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,221	Philipines.

12th March 2009, 01:29 AM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,218	Yup, Bagobo (Mindanao). Usually comes with a shorter klewang-type blade and a series of brass rings attached to the holes in the wood. This seems to be a genuine example, not antique though. Regards, Kai

12th March 2009, 03:46 AM	#4
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	definitely from one of the Lumad tribes (non muslim). could either be b'laan, t'boli or bagobo. due to their proximity, the scabbard designs are somewhat similar. could you please post a close up of the textile?