The first one was interesting, at least to me, due to the intact butt spike. Regardless of it being new or old, that struck me as interesting. I am sure that is why it got so much attention.
The markings on the brass collar may indeed point to Bagabo origins, but I would caution against assuming brass collars in of in themselves point to lumad origins, as Ive encountered many Moro spears with brass collars. Brass was important in many Moro societies as a mark of status, hence the value of agong, betel cases, and brass lantaka. Good reference to the importance of brass can be found in A Moro Princess by Harriet Arnold Febiger
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