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Old 17th March 2009, 12:46 AM   #16
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I just got to this thread and I agree with Kai. It is not Bali but perhaps Sabah or Malay. The rectangular tang in cross section makes me think Sabah. The reason is that the Moro kris have this same tang construction but not the style of ganga or front section. I might say Moro influenced but not Moro.

The okir on the blade looks like a mix of Sulu and Malay design, leaning toward Malay.
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