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Vintage Weapons of Moroland Philippines Wood Plaque Shield

$ 30.09

Availability: 48 in stock
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Condition: Small area of paint missing (1/3 of circle shield). Left tip of shield looks slightly blunted. Otherwise in good used condition. All weapons are nicely intact and clearly labeled. Please see photos.
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Culture: Pacific Islands
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Philippines

    Description

    Wooden crest with miniature models of weapons. Measures 13.25” x 12”.
    Small area of paint missing (1/3 of circle shield at top of the plaque). Otherwise in good used condition. All weapons are nicely intact and clearly labeled. Please see photos.
    About From Wikipedia: "Weapons of Moroland is a plaque or crest containing miniature models of weapons used by warriors from the indigenous peoples of Mindanao in the Philippines. As a souvenir, it is fairly common in gift shops, and is considered a pop culture icon. Displaying the plaque in one's home is one of several indications of "how Filipino" one is. It is jokingly used as a description of resistance to colonialism.
    The weapons on the wooden plaque include spears, shields,[3] and a wide range of swords or knives such as the kris, barong and the kampilan,[4] while the plaque itself is usually shaped like the Coat of arms of the Philippines, and is often though not always painted in the colors of that seal.”
    Old military, shield, creast, history. Some of the words on plaque include: Taming, Punal, Kalis, Barong, Agong, Bangkon, Laring.