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Thanks very much for the assessment! |
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Here are other samples, from another friend's collection. The one with the reddish hilt intrigues me, as it's a standout from the other ivory-looking samples. One of the hilts is also unique, having a string of hawk bells tied from the base of the pommel up to the gangya as a makeshift guard.
TIA for anyone who'll assess! Much appreciated. |
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Xasterix, the Maguindanao pommel looks like aged Mother-of-Pearl in silver frames to me. I have seen it darken like this.
The other pommels are ivory. The red coloration is the result of the presence of sulfur which oxidizes the ivory from red to a dark reddish brown or a honey-is brown. I find the T'boli bells interesting. |
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That is a really interesting piece. I don't think I've ever seen anything like it. |
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This again proves a lot of trade between Philippine groups. Fascinating isn't it?
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