Recently Purchased Barong
			 
			 
			
		
		
		
			
			Hello Everyone: 
 
I recently purchased this barong and I was wondering if anyone could help me identify the region of the Philippines that it hails from and possible any information as to era of its construction?  
Furthermore, I welcome any comments or advice on restoration possibilities on the scabbard and blade. 
 
 The blade information is as follows: 
 
Type: 				Barong  
Total sword length: 		    21.5 in 
Total blade length: 		    16 in 
Handle length: 			     5.5 in 
Handle Construction:   		Wood with Rattan weave 
Scabbard Length: 		                 19.5 in 
Scabbard Material: 		Wood covered in Rattan weave 
 
Thank you in advance for your help and commentary. 
 
Sincerely, 
 
J Elagu
		 
		
		
		
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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