It is not the pommel but the work on the hilt (one exception - junggayan hilts were not used by Maranao but by Sulu and Maguindanao). Example: style of okir work will distinguish between Sulu and Maguindanao/Maranao. Also, braided silver bands were used by both Maguindanao and Sulu (especially Sulu).
I also look at the blade, especially the "head" where the blade meets the hilt (see Cato Moro Swords ) as well as scabbard styles.
BTW - it looks like this piece had 2 clamps, both probably silver.
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