"The Bagobos, who are found about the slopes of Mount Apo, wear ivory or shell earings as big round as a cup. There is a small button on the inside of the earring which goes through the lobe of the ear." —Carpenter, 1902

Bagobo

"The Bagobos, who are found about the slopes of Mount Apo, wear ivory or shell earings as big round…

"A Bolo is a short, broad, lance-shaped weapon; used by the Filiinos in their operations against the American troops. The blade is about 18 inches in length by nearly 3 inches in breadth at its broadest dimension. It tapers from the middle toward the haft as well as toward the point, making it strongly resemble the ancient short sword. It is not double edged, however, but tapers from a thick back to an extremely keen edge. In April 1904, the United States troops operating in the Philippines, were supplied with bolos."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Filipino Bolo

"A Bolo is a short, broad, lance-shaped weapon; used by the Filiinos in their operations against the…

"A Bolo is a short, broad, lance-shaped weapon; used by the Filiinos in their operations against the American troops. The blade is about 18 inches in length by nearly 3 inches in breadth at its broadest dimension. It tapers from the middle toward the haft as well as toward the point, making it strongly resemble the ancient short sword. It is not double edged, however, but tapers from a thick back to an extremely keen edge. In April 1904, the United States troops operating in the Philippines, were supplied with bolos."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Filipino Bolo Sheath

"A Bolo is a short, broad, lance-shaped weapon; used by the Filiinos in their operations against the…

"A native of Luzon." —Carpenter, 1902

Native of Luzon

"A native of Luzon." —Carpenter, 1902

Death of Magellan at the Philippine Islands.

Magellan's death

Death of Magellan at the Philippine Islands.

A shield from the Philippines.

Phillipine shield

A shield from the Philippines.

A Phillipine spearhead.

Phillipine spearhead

A Phillipine spearhead.