Authentic moro sword?.

[kai]

Thanks Jose,

The blade, scabbard, and style of hilt are Maguindanao

I finally have all pics coming up: From the 4th pic from above, I'm also thinking Maguindanao blade - it's amazing how slight changes in the angle of the camera can distort lines. One really needs to have a scientific rather than art approach when documenting these blades...

although the cloth looks Maranao (next door neighbors).

I have a Sulu kris with a textile-decorated scabbard which hailed from Maranao area. Maybe this is a more recent Maranao "fashion?" I can't remember seeing any pieces exported from North or South Cota Bato with scabbards covered with Maguindanao cloth - anybody?

Regards,
Kai