Thanks very much Michael for sharing these!! It is really interesting to these these well known forms in stripped down status, and I am presuming these are the Hadhramauti style sabres/ sa'if that are typically embellished with embossed silver hilts and chains. At the top seems of course the kattara.
Curious on the piso podang in there, but likely collected in trade?
It would be fantastic to visit these shops! so Michael you have really kind of given me an often wished for peek into them!!!
Best regards,
Jim
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