Great looking Kampilan Russel, I'm glad that you ended up getting it. As for cleaning, first I would go over the hilt very carefully using a soft toothbrush to remove the dirt from the carved areas. Removing the wasp nests (mud and dead spiders) from the holes where the hair would have originally been will most likely require the use of something a bit more aggressive. I will usually use a small stiff nylon tube cleaning brush for areas like this as they will remove the almost cement like mud from the holes without damaging the wood around them. Afterwards a wipe with a very lightly dampened cloth to remove any dust or dirt left clinging to the wood and then a good coat of wax to finish. Congratulations on being able to add this great piece to your collection.
Best,
Robert
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