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VVV · 3rd August 2005, 10:34 AM

Hi all,

I just received this quite heavy sword today.
Unfortunately it didn't come with a scabbard
The seller wasn't sure about the origin and guessed Visayan.
When having a look in van Z p.136 I think it resembles a variation of pict 569 (blade) and 570 (hilt).
Any comments?

Thanks,

Michael

3rd August 2005, 10:34 AM	#1
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Tanimbar, Visayan or ??? Hi all, I just received this quite heavy sword today. Unfortunately it didn't come with a scabbard The seller wasn't sure about the origin and guessed Visayan. When having a look in van Z p.136 I think it resembles a variation of pict 569 (blade) and 570 (hilt). Any comments? Thanks, Michael Attached Images