The pics are really hard to tell, my guess is that it is Tausug-mid to late 19thC. I wonder if the hilt is horn, maybe oiled? Short blade with junggayan hilt makes it look dispropotioned. If it is an older blade it seems to have better than usual file work. The hilt doesn't really show much wear, except the wrap in one place, from rubbing on something while stored?
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