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Arms & Armour, Pre-Columbian, Asian and Ethno
Lot 39:
Philippines Archipelago, probably Mindanao, 20th century Maranao or Tausug with a wide single edged blade and sharp terminating point, silver engraved lower grip, and burl or fruit wood carved handle.
Used throughout the Philippines the Barong is a head single edged weapon popularized by the Moros or Islamized people of the southern Philippines. 23" L, blade 17" L
Ex-Collection of ethnographic art San Francisco, USA
Condition: some loss to handle and wear overall from age and use
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