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A RARE PHILIPPINES PIRA SWORD
A RARE PHILIPPINES PIRA SWORD
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The horn grip with characteristic elongated pommel and brass ferrule. The broad, thick blade very well-forged and finished, of clear laminar construction and hardened edge with expanded, profiled tip with rare brass inlays. Late 19th century. Overall length 78cm / 30 3/4". Condition II
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A RARE PHILIPPINES PIRA SWORD

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AUCTIONS IMPERIAL MAY 2024 ARMS AND ARMOR

May 25, 2024 12:00 PM EDT|
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A RARE NORTH SULAWESI KAMPILAN SWORD: Rarely encountered, the work of Sulu People, hilt carved of a single large section of banati wood with integral guard, consistent in general form with the type but showing distinct regional
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A CARIBBEAN SHORTSWORD: Likely assembled from parts acquired through pillage, composed of a staghorn grip with silver pommel and ferrule, the well-made guard with recurved quillons and pierced GB shell guard. The blade
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A PHILIPPINES KAMPILAN: Moro People, likely Maguindanao. A massive example with finely-carved hilt of hardwood with woven rattan bands. The handwrought blade showing evidence of layering, with profiled tip and spikelet
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A RARE DAYAK HEADHUNTER PARANG IHLANG MANDAU SWORD: An above average example, the grip of antler, finely-carved with aso motifs and retaining its intricately-woven wrap and hair tassels. The handforged blade with expanded tip, and chisel-edged with
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