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1st September 2022, 10:22 PM | #1 |
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Mystery knife
Recently procured this knife even without knowing its complete story. From an estate of an anthropologist who was on Orchid Island in 1937 and attributed as Yami (Tao), but not similar to any knives that I have seen associated with that tribe.
One potential idea is that it is from Philippines but transported to Orchid Island. He was also in Japan, Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia. What do you all think: Yami? Atayal? Batanes/Igorot? Naga? Any help appreciated. |
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10th September 2022, 08:53 AM | #4 |
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Almost has a Montagnard feel to ferule and guard, perhaps also the pattern weave on scabbard. I wouldn't rule out mainland SE Asia from the broad geographic range it could originate from...
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