Intersting Batangas (?) sword - Ethnographic Arms & Armour

23rd December 2012, 06:16 PM

Sajen

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Originally Posted by Lew

Definately not Philippine. Here is a Buddist/Hindu demon for comparison. The Philippines is predominantly either Catholic in the north and Muslim in the south.
The hilt and guard seems newer than the blade so I think it's more for ceremonial or status than for combat.

Thank you Lew, now I see what you mean.

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