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Old 26th July 2021, 08:56 PM   #1
Bjorn
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The decorations remind me of Tenegre hilts in the Philippines. These hilts are not used for kris, and I doubt there is any real relationship to be found here, but perhaps the owner of the Sumatran hilt got inspired by the bling.

19th century hilt

restored Tenegre hilt

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