Arms, Armour, Asian and Ethnographic Antiques
By Scollard Auctions
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Nov 14, 2023
Brea, California, United States
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Early November sale featuring arms and armour as well as Asian antiques from China, Japan and Korea, a wide variety of ethnographic ceramics and stone as well as other varied antiques
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LOT 9:
Traditional Moro Barong Sword
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Start price:
$
150
Estimated price :
$300 - $600
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Traditional Moro Barong Sword
Philippines Archipelago, probably Mindanao, 20th century Maranao or Tausug with a wide single edged blade and sharp terminating point, silver engraved lower grip, and burl or fruit wood carved handle.
Used throughout the Philippines the Barong is a head single edged weapon popularized by the Moros or Islamized people of the southern Philippines. 23" L, blade 17" L
Ex-Collection of ethnographic art San Francisco, USA
Condition: some loss to handle and wear overall from age and use
