[tanaruz]

Hi all,

Here's the other T'boli kampilan with the more 'traditional' square scabbard.
What strikes me are the features that it has 'beads' AND round glass on the scabbard.

Are the 'beads' typical for t'boli? or is it possible that this piece may be of another lumad tribe?

Is/are there any signifcance to the beads and glass? Are they simply accoutrements for purpose of adornment?

Note: the half-crescent design along the blade.


Regards

Yves