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|  16th February 2025, 09:24 AM | #1 | 
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			Hi all,   We have quite a few sangi/ilap knives in our collection- but this one has a 'protrusion' at the end/tip of the hilt (brass). What could its function? accoutrement/adornment for something else? Appreciate any ideas/info. Kind regards Yves | 
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|  16th February 2025, 01:09 PM | #2 | 
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			Interesting piece! Would like to see the complete collection of your Sangi!   I don't think that there is a special purpose for the protrusion. Attached two pictures of my two honest examples. Regards, Detlef | 
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|  17th February 2025, 05:29 AM | #3 | 
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			Much thanks Detlef, Ok. post them all here soon. Kind regards Yves | 
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|  17th February 2025, 11:21 AM | #4 | 
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			This was a gift. I understand it is T'boli and this utility form is called a kebahu. However, with all the stylistic overlap among Lumad groups, particularly for utility items, I imagine this could easily be Bagobo.
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