A rare Capiz bolo

[Sajen]

Yesterday I've bought a rare Capiz bolo, see here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Handmade-Bolo-knife-from-the-Philippines-/201243730635?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2edb0fa2cb#ht_82wt_1220
I am unsure if we can call it a sanduko since it don't has a long nose. It will need a careful restauration of the horn guard, hope that it will be possible. Age? First Republic? Opinions?
Here some of the poor seller pictures.

[kino]

Nice. It seems like no one showed up for the bidding war. I like these type of hilts, it has a chunky abstract look to them. The cross guard could be wood not horn. Good catch Sajen.

[Sajen]

Nice. It seems like no one showed up for the bidding war. I like these type of hilts, it has a chunky abstract look to them. The cross guard could be wood not horn. Good catch Sajen.

Thank you Kino. :) The paid price was the "buy-it-now" option, the starting price was cheaper. :eek: When the cross guard is wood the restauration will be more easy. Any guess about the age?

Regards,
Detlef

[Battara]

Interesting piece. Obviously during the American occupation. 1920s - 1940s?

[Sajen]

Interesting piece. Obviously during the American occupation. 1920s - 1940s?

Thank you Jose,

thank you for comment. :) Your age guess is based by the eagle carving on the scabbard, correct? How you would call it? Sanduko? Tenegre?

Regards,
Detlef

[Sajen]

After some research I am sure that this bolo can be called sanduko. In this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16115&highlight=tenegre are shown similar swords and given some great informations.