The wooden fighting sword-sticks of Crete

migueldiaz · 1st October 2009, 02:21 PM

the auction for the wooden 'sword' below has just ended (ebay item 380160497379).

it's described as --

"You are bidding on a Negrito war club from the Philippines made from palmwood. It is a heavy large club and bears a museum mark as some of the other Philipinne weapons I am listing they all come from a museum via an auction house. It is carved like a to be used like a 2 edged sword and has also a carved grip as you can see. It has good patina and it is in good condition. Very nice to handle. Probably early 20th century."

i wonder if one of the forum members got this ...

1st October 2009, 02:21 PM	#3
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	the auction for the wooden 'sword' below has just ended (ebay item 380160497379). it's described as -- "You are bidding on a Negrito war club from the Philippines made from palmwood. It is a heavy large club and bears a museum mark as some of the other Philipinne weapons I am listing they all come from a museum via an auction house. It is carved like a to be used like a 2 edged sword and has also a carved grip as you can see. It has good patina and it is in good condition. Very nice to handle. Probably early 20th century." i wonder if one of the forum members got this ... Attached Images