LARGE INSCRIBED BRONZE MALAYSIAN LANTAKA.

SN NSN. Lantakas collectively take their name from Lake Lanao, the traditional stronghold of the Moro Sultans of Mindanao. All cannon made became the property of the Sultans, who doled them out to their followers. Orig lantakas come in many sizes the largest used for fortifications around Lake Lanao which were built to withstand assaults. Others were mounted on Moro sailing vessels with which the Moros raided Spanish shipping and settlements. It was during the period from 1550-1850 that the Moro’s built their fierce reputation. These Mindanao Raiders were the pirates of the Pacific Rim. The smallest lantakas that were often only 4 or 5 inches were used like pistols without grips or stocks. There is no written record on the accuracy of these guns but they were made for close to 300 years so they must have worked. Lantakas cannons were originally made in at least two foundries in the Philippines. When the Spanish conquered the Philippines in the mid 16th century and brought Christianity, Muslim holdouts “Moors” or “Moros” which natives of Mindanao are still known as today maintained a foundry on Mindanao where it has remained active under the same Chinese-Filipino family for over 300 years. The Moros were not innovators and designs never really changed. The Moros never used wheeled carriages and the lantakas would fit nicely into a forked stick or forked irons for support. Often large lantakas are mounted on swivel yokes. This unusually large and highly decorated lantaka weighs about 150 lbs and is 52″ long with large naturalistic dolphin handles. It is of the typical design with flared muzzle and socket for tiller which are both decorative. Breech section is octagonal surmounted by a phoenix. Moro-Arabic chiseled inscription refers to a Mohammad Yusuf possibly the recipient or the presenter but as no one cataloging this cannon can translate Moro-Arabic it’s up to you to figure out what this unusual inscription which is so rarely seen on this genre of cannon means. Regardless this is a fine large lantaka which will present beautifully. LITERATURE: Most of the historical information listed here is taken from an article by Richard L. Baron, “Moro Mini-Cannon”. PROVENANCE: Negritos Antique Shop, Manila. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. With good well patinaed surfaces with good detail including inscription. 4-54138 JS150 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1418

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1418	$4,720.00	LARGE INSCRIBED BRONZE MALAYSIAN LANTAKA. SN NSN. Lantakas collectively take their name from Lake Lanao, the traditional stronghold of the Moro Sultans of Mindanao. All cannon made became the property of the Sultans, who doled them out to their followers. Orig lantakas come in many sizes the largest used for fortifications around Lake Lanao which were built to withstand assaults. Others were mounted on Moro sailing vessels with which the Moros raided Spanish shipping and settlements. It was during the period from 1550-1850 that the Moro’s built their fierce reputation. These Mindanao Raiders were the pirates of the Pacific Rim. The smallest lantakas that were often only 4 or 5 inches were used like pistols without grips or stocks. There is no written record on the accuracy of these guns but they were made for close to 300 years so they must have worked. Lantakas cannons were originally made in at least two foundries in the Philippines. When the Spanish conquered the Philippines in the mid 16th century and brought Christianity, Muslim holdouts “Moors” or “Moros” which natives of Mindanao are still known as today maintained a foundry on Mindanao where it has remained active under the same Chinese-Filipino family for over 300 years. The Moros were not innovators and designs never really changed. The Moros never used wheeled carriages and the lantakas would fit nicely into a forked stick or forked irons for support. Often large lantakas are mounted on swivel yokes. This unusually large and highly decorated lantaka weighs about 150 lbs and is 52″ long with large naturalistic dolphin handles. It is of the typical design with flared muzzle and socket for tiller which are both decorative. Breech section is octagonal surmounted by a phoenix. Moro-Arabic chiseled inscription refers to a Mohammad Yusuf possibly the recipient or the presenter but as no one cataloging this cannon can translate Moro-Arabic it’s up to you to figure out what this unusual inscription which is so rarely seen on this genre of cannon means. Regardless this is a fine large lantaka which will present beautifully. LITERATURE: Most of the historical information listed here is taken from an article by Richard L. Baron, “Moro Mini-Cannon”. PROVENANCE: Negritos Antique Shop, Manila. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. With good well patinaed surfaces with good detail including inscription. 4-54138 JS150 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1418 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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LARGE INSCRIBED BRONZE MALAYSIAN LANTAKA.