Lot 30:
A PHILIPPINES BARONG SWORD
Description
Likely Moro People of Maguindanao, the well-wrought blade showing layered forging, the exotic hardwood grip of characteristic form with intact crest and silver ferrule. In its finely figured wooden scabbard with applied brass plate together with another similar, with actively-wrought patterned blade and carved wooden scabbard. 19th century.. Overall length of the longer 64.4cm./ 25 1/2 inches. Condition III
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