Bolo Sword from the Phillipines

Dated: Beginning of the 20th century

Measurements: Overall length 66.8cm

Luzon work, the translucent horn hilt superbly carved with hexagonal grip terminating in an elaborate cuff, with the pommel a fully modeled and exceptionally artistic and well-rendered fist. With brass ferrule and guard, the handforged, bellied blade with chisel-edge and clipped tip.

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