AUCTIONS IMPERIAL 2026 MAY ARMS & ARMOR
Lot 129:
Description
Moro People of Mindanao, made for a Datu or chief with elaborate turned bone pommel set with a 19th century silver Ottoman coin, the grip with embossed and engraved silver bands with gilding. The well-wrought blade with separate gangya, retained sharp edges. In its figured wooden scabbard with carved throat and elaborately engraved and embossed silver mounts en suite with the hilt. First half of the 20th century or earlier. Minor wear, baca-baca lacking. Overall length 51.6cm./20 ¼ inches. Condition II
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