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Old 17th January 2015, 02:21 AM   #2
Battara
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Hi Robert. Never seen this type of engraving (without inlay) on a gunning before. Based on the type and style of engraving, I would say perhaps Maguindanao. Some large Maguindanao kris have this same type of engraving down both sides of the kris, sometimes engraved, sometimes with metal inlay.
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