Lot 132:
A PHILIPPINES BARONG SHORTSWORD
Sold for: $175
Description
Moro work, the grip carved of finely-grained banati wood, with crested pommel, the ferrule of silver. The broad, handforged blade showing active grain and shandigan edge. In its carved wooden scabbard with okir motifs. Late 19th century. Minor losses to scabbard. Overall length 60.2cm/ 23 and 45/64. Condition II
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