Weapons of the Philippines

[kampilan]

hi everyone,
new here so i would like to make a contribution.
enjoy!

all captions are from left to right:


Bangsamoro, 19th Century or earlier
Kalis Taluseko, Kalis Tulid, Kalis Tulid, Kris Matidto, Kris Seko, Kris Seko


Bangsamoro
Padsumbalin Panabas (first and second), typical Panabas (last two), Barongs from Sulu (first, second, third, and fifth are known as Junggayan type, due to the handle design, which are most likely reserved for the Datus)


Bangsamoro
Bangkung(20th c.), Kampilan, Bangkung(20th c.), Kampilan, Kampilan with a reworked handle, Kampilan

[kampilan]

more...



Visayas
Garab, from Samar, sidearms of the the infamous Pulahan Cult
Bangsamoro
Gunongs, turn of the 20th century, Yakan Pira from Basilan


Lumad
Bagobo, T'boli Tok
Mountain Province
Ibaroy axe, Kalinga axe (fourth and sixth), Bontoc axe


Lumad
Mandaya bolo, dagger and spearhead

[kampilan]

and finally:



Panay
Sanduko, Binangon, Tenegre (third, fourth and fifth)
Cebu
Sansibars


Luzon
Tabak (20th c.), Batangas Bolo (Katipunan era), tabak (Katipunan), Katipunan Dagger, Katipunan Tabak with the symbolic clenched fist symbol, Negrense Tenegre with anting-anting inscriptions on the blade, Luzon Kris


Mountain Province
Ifugao Hinalung, Ifugao Pinahig (second and third), Kalinga Kalasag


these were temporarily displayed in macau museum

[VeeVee]

Awesome! Thanks for the photos. Any captions or brief writeup available somehow? It reminds me of the ubiquitous "Weapons of Moroland" wall display in many Filipino households.

[legionnaire]

Welcome Kampilan,

Great photo references. Really unique collection. Were was this from?

Philip

[kampilan]

hi all,
Updated the photos with captions. hope this helps. What's so interesting about these weapons are they were brought back as souvenirs during the previous wars, not unlike the Balangiga churchbells which is still in the US possession.

I believe these are all part of various private collections. It was displayed in Macau Museum of Art for a few months as a loaner. It has since then returned to its present owners.

[frank]

Macau , China?

What dates were the exhibit?
Is there a museum website?

Frank

[John Odom]

Beautiful weapons pictures. I grew up in the Philippines and love the culture.

[battara]

IF I remember right, the exhibit in Macao, China was in the summer of 2006. Kampilan is on the money that the pieces came from private collections. Here is a link to the introductory article to the Philippine section:
www.arscives.com/historysteel/philippines.introduction.htm

and here is a link to the weaponry:
www.arscives.com/historysteel/philippines.swords.htm

IF you click on each piece, you can see a larger picture of that piece. Great photography!

[Carlos]

What a treasure, thank you for your contribution.
A resident in Subic Bay

[gentleness]

naka22long pOh yan sa mga student!!!!!!!!! ;D

[baladaw]

Dec 31, 2007 16:53:23 GMT -5 @John Odom said:

Beautiful weapons pictures. I grew up in the Philippines and love the culture.

[tiffany]

thAnks sa mga pics..kailangan ko kasi ng pics ng tabak para sa fiesta as props for our street dance..