Bidspirit auction | A PHILIPPINES BARONG SHORTSWORD

A PHILIPPINES BARONG SHORTSWORD - Moro work, the grip carved of finely-grained banati wood, with crested pommel with metal ferrule. The long, broad, handforged blade retaining much original edge. In its carved wooden scabbard with okir motifs. Late 19th century. Scabbard with minor crack. Overall length 66.4cm/ 26 ¼ inches. Condition II