Moro Kalis question

David · 4th April 2021, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GrozaB

Thanks! Philippino blades is not my area of expertise. Is this sword from Mindanao? And is dating it to late 1800/early 1900-s correct?

I would agree with that assessment, yes.

Battara · 5th April 2021, 12:27 AM

It is from the Maguindanao tribe on the east coast of Mindanao. I would also say early 1900s. The baka-baka clamps might be silver also though they need to be cleaned or tested to be sure.

David's former example used to be mine at one time.

GrozaB · 5th April 2021, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

It is from the Maguindanao tribe on the east coast of Mindanao. I would also say early 1900s. The baka-baka clamps might be silver also though they need to be cleaned or tested to be sure.

David's former example used to be mine at one time.

I think baka-baka is iron on this one

Battara · 5th April 2021, 12:40 AM

Ah...........not unusual either.

Battara · 5th April 2021, 12:45 AM

I just found out that this is an active auction on eBay, which is against the forum rules.

Therefore I will close this thread till further notice.

5th April 2021, 12:27 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	It is from the Maguindanao tribe on the east coast of Mindanao. I would also say early 1900s. The baka-baka clamps might be silver also though they need to be cleaned or tested to be sure. David's former example used to be mine at one time.

5th April 2021, 12:40 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Ah...........not unusual either.

5th April 2021, 12:45 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I just found out that this is an active auction on eBay, which is against the forum rules. Therefore I will close this thread till further notice.