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PH489: Bagobo Sword
Rare 19th century Bagobo sword with scabbard. The dark wood handle has a bronze collar, hand guard and small sword catcher. The wide blade is well forged and shows a slight pattern in the metal. The scabbard is simple, but original and made out of a light wood with a woven fabric cord.
Deaccessioned from the Children's Museum of Indianapolis in 2010. This sword was donated to the Museum in 1989.
26 1/2" Overall with an 18 1/2" Blade. 19th century, Mindanao, Philippines. ....Sold |
