A vintage shandigan keping

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Originally Posted by Interested Party

Interesting item! I really like the rattan bands. I guess I will get this discussion started. Mostly I have questions. Shandigan is the word for chisel grind? Right handed blade. With the mother of pearl inlays that makes it post WWII? 1970-90s? Was this produced in Visayas or northern Zamboanga?

Thanks for the post.
-IP

Hi IP,

I am not sure if the braided bands at the handle are from rattan, could be also some sort of metal, I am unsure, we have to wait until I have it in my hands.
And yes, shandigan is for the chisel grind (especially barong). It's not MOP inlay but white colour, I guess chalk colour but I also think that it is a mid. to end 20th century piece. I think that it originates from Mindanao, possibly Zamboanga, but I am curious what others think.
Thank you for your interest in my new acquisition.

Regards,
Detlef