Lot 47:
A RARE PHILIPPINES SWORD
Description
Of characteristic Bagobo form, with elaborately embellished bronze grip and guard. The single-edged blade showing intricate layered forging and profiled tip. In its wooden scabbard with characteristic brass finials at the tip and woven wrap and suspension band intact. Second half of the 19th century. Worn, losses to scabbard. Overall length 55.8cm./ 22 inches. Condition III
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