Unusual Ilongot Work Knife/Weapon

[Robert]

Hello Kai, and thank you for your kind words on what I consider to be one of my best finds. Right after the auction had ended I sent the seller an email asking for any information that he might have on this other than what was stated in the auction description. Unfortunately I had never heard back from him. After your question about provenance I decided to send another request for information and hopefully someone will respond this time. I know of a few other Ilongot items that have been discussed here on the forum in the past so when starting this thread I was also hoping others members who have examples tucked away in their own collections might dust them off and post them here as well. Below is the description as posted by the seller.

Auction Description.

Antique Tribal Filipino War Philippines 19 Century Moro Sword w Scabbard
Panabas
Up For Auction Is
Original Antique 19th Century Filipino Panabas Sword With Scabbard,.
Sword is approx 15" long scabbard is approx 18" long.
Pieces will make a terrific object for any student or appreciators collection
of African art and artifacts.

Please see pics for condition.

Best,
Robert