Need help to identify an unknown Philippine bolo
 

I have recently acquired this heavy bolo, I think it's Philippine but not 100% sure about it. I can't really say how old it could be but I think rough estimated first half of the 20th century. The blade form remember strong to the Negrito Dipalatas, as well the small guard from horn which you can see at the Dipalatas but the handle from horn is very different, the only similar handle I've seen by a bolo is this from Michael Marlows (VVV) bolo he has posted once: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=Philippines.
So what is it and from where exact it coming? An other form of a Dipalata from Negritos from an other Philippine island? Something complete different?
Every suggestion and comment will be very welcome!
It's 61 cm long overall with a blade from 43,5 cm which is 7 mm thick near the handle.

Hello Detlef,

Congrats, that does seem to be a genuine dipalata, indeed!

The hilt/pommel looks old and original - do a thorough check upon arrival...

I'd guess it's a variant, maybe from another related group. Quite surely from Luzon though.

Regards,
Kai

I too was thinking diplata........

Hello Kai,
thank you for confirming my guess that it seems to be an unknown variant of a dipalata.

It is in my hands, you should know my photograph background! ;) Yes, the handle is for sure original to the blade, no doubt.

When it is indeed a dipalata it seems to be an unknown variant. It seems nearby that the one from Michael in the link coming from the same group and because this one has the colourful scabbard (but we don't know if it's original to the sword) I've considered that it could come from an other island maybe.

Regards,
Detlef

Thank you Jose! It's always good to be not alone, you are the fourth who think it's a dipalata variant! :)

Regards,
Detlef