Africans or dayak bronze hilted swords ?

wildwolberine · 21st May 2024, 11:59 PM

I’m the new owner of this nice-looking tok/kafilan. Looks to have some age? The scabbard retains some of the woven binding and the grass? component. Whatever ornaments were originally present on the hilt appear to be missing. Seller photos, will post this beauty when it arrives!

Marbel · 23rd May 2024, 03:16 AM

Wildwolberine,

That’s a nice and very old Tboli kefilan. Terrific old scabbard as well, which I would identify as Blaan. Nice pick up and thanks for sharing.

Best,
Craig

Ian · 23rd May 2024, 04:05 PM

Hi WW,

Nice old example. I agree with Craig, this one could well be B'laan, the people "over the hill" from the T'boli.

BTW, the blades on these swords are excellent—they are tough and hold a sharp edge very well.

21st May 2024, 11:59 PM	#1
wildwolberine Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: San Antonio Posts: 108	New Tboli tok/kafilan I’m the new owner of this nice-looking tok/kafilan. Looks to have some age? The scabbard retains some of the woven binding and the grass? component. Whatever ornaments were originally present on the hilt appear to be missing. Seller photos, will post this beauty when it arrives! Attached Images

23rd May 2024, 03:16 AM	#2
Marbel Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 66	Tboli kefilan Wildwolberine, That’s a nice and very old Tboli kefilan. Terrific old scabbard as well, which I would identify as Blaan. Nice pick up and thanks for sharing. Best, Craig

23rd May 2024, 04:05 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,194	Hi WW, Nice old example. I agree with Craig, this one could well be B'laan, the people "over the hill" from the T'boli. BTW, the blades on these swords are excellent—they are tough and hold a sharp edge very well.