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3rd August 2005, 10:53 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Chicago area
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The sword doesn't really strike me as being from the Philippines, if anything, the blade form would be closer to something from Luzon. I think your on the right track with Tanimbar. The hilt does show influence from either Sumatra or Sulawesi, but not the same craftsmanship. The ferrule is simular to Zonneveld's examples; & his "Swords of Tanimbar" description does seem to fit. Nice find.
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