Lot 52:
A PHILIPPINES BARONG SWORD
Description
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 okir-carved tip. Second half of the 19th century. Grip with joint or period repair, losses to scabbard. Overall length 59.2cm / 23 1/2″. Condition III
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