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kris with unusual blade decoration

5th March 2020, 10:28 PM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Nik, The blade and fittings are old (the scabbard bindings probably replaced later) - looks Tausug. Inlay is usually assumed to signify datu (or higher) status pieces. The brass here exhibits common motifs; coverage is quite a bit more extensive than usually seen. I hope the new owner will post more close-ups. Regards, Kai

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