Mandaya Datu Bolo with Silver hilt

Battara · 8th September 2009, 02:41 AM

I found this puppy at a local flea market over the weekend. The hilt is silvered with some designs "pin pricked" into them. I replaced one of the missing panels. I would place this at mid-19th century due to the quality of style and workmanship. The hilt is kamagong wood and the blade does not appear to be laminated (though have not etched yet). No scabbard (I may have to make one sometime). Since there are few of these, much less of this quality, I thought I would post it.

Enjoy.

8th September 2009, 02:41 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Mandaya Datu Bolo with Silver hilt I found this puppy at a local flea market over the weekend. The hilt is silvered with some designs "pin pricked" into them. I replaced one of the missing panels. I would place this at mid-19th century due to the quality of style and workmanship. The hilt is kamagong wood and the blade does not appear to be laminated (though have not etched yet). No scabbard (I may have to make one sometime). Since there are few of these, much less of this quality, I thought I would post it. Enjoy. Attached Images