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Battara · 17th April 2020, 05:36 AM

I agree with Ian.

I wonder if the blade and guard together were traded to Indonesia (where Batak live and work with brass/bronze). Lots of trade in the region between the islands of Indonesia and the Philippines.

17th April 2020, 05:36 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	I agree with Ian. I wonder if the blade and guard together were traded to Indonesia (where Batak live and work with brass/bronze). Lots of trade in the region between the islands of Indonesia and the Philippines.