AUCTIONS IMPERIAL MAY 2024 ARMS AND ARMOR

A PHILIPPINES BOLO KNIFE

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Start price: $50

Estimated price: $100 - $200

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Description

A rare example, likely Visayan work. The broad, handforged blade deeply bellied and showing signs of layered construction. The grip a single section of dark horn well-carved in relief, comprising compartments of floral vines and terminating in a fully-modeled fist, with brass ferrule. 20th c. ferrule slightly loose. Overall length 34.3 cm / 13 1/2". Condition III