A RARE EXAMPLE OF HEAVY MORO BARONG SWORD

Of characteristic form, the grip carved of exotic hardwood with silver ferrule and braided silver mounts and broad, crested pommel. The fine, handforged, pattern-welded, single-edged blade retains its

This is a classic sword of the Moro people of the southern Philippines and of the Sulu Sultanate area called a barong. These swords have a distinctive form that is specific to this region of South Eas

A captured piece, the crested grip carved of banati wood with woven rattan wrap to base. The massive, handforged blade showing layered forging. In its rattan-bound wooden scabbard with rare incised so

Moro Peoples, a massive example of characteristic form. The long, thick, broad handforged blade with distinctive curve and expanded tip with profiled spine, and displaying faint evidence of layered co

Silver handle, 19th c., Philippines. Length 25.5 inches, sheathed.

The grip carved of banati wood, with crested pommel, the ferrule of silver with broad, The handforged blade. Second half of the 19th century. Pommel chipped. Overall length 55.5cm. Condition IV

Philippines Archipelago, probably Mindanao, 20th century Maranao or Tausug with a wide single edged blade and sharp terminating point, silver engraved lower grip, and burl or fruit wood carved handle.

The long blade showing layered forging, the exotic hardwood grip with characteristic crested pommel. First half of the 20th century. Overall length 66cm. Condition III

19th / 20th C., with traditionally shaped wood handle. Blade still sharp and in good condition. Loss to portion of wood hilt. Total length, approx. 22". Blade approx. 15". Provenance: Estate of Cayce

Two Moro Barong Swords and Scabbards, Southern Philippines. Size: 1) 23'' x 3'' x 1'' (58 x 8 x 3 cm); 2) 24'' x 3.5'' x 1.25'' (61 x 9 x 3 cm).

Isabel Canovas tree bracelet, c. 1970s/1980s, Made in France, rare example, green heavy resin wave edge bracelet adorned with gold metal trees, approx. 2.5" across, 3"h, fits a small wrist, signed to

Of characteristic form in its original wooden scabbard. Ca. 1900. Dimensions: L: 25 1/8 in., (64 cm.)

Ancient Northern / Central Europe, Celtic Iron Age, La Tene culture, ca. 3rd to 1st century BCE. A gorgeous and rare example of a short sword or dagger from the ancient La Tene culture replete with in

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran and Southeastern Turkey, Luristan culture, ca. 750 to 650 BCE. A rare example of a forged-iron sword with a lengthy blade and a pommel adorned with faces. Each sid

Rare 19th century Philippine Moro Kris Sword with a curved wavy steel blade and a carved wooden handle decorated with hand-carved natural materials parts in the form of dice. The carved wooden scabbar

PHILLIPPINES, 19TH CENTURY A good example of a Filipino Moro Kris sword. The blade is in very good condition with very minor surface rust and still possesses a sharp edge. The handle and case show the

Rare American Civil War period US cavalry officer's Presentation Grade Sword. A beautiful and rare example with its gilt brass furniture, silver grip with steel and yellow metal scabbard. Large curved

Ancient Greece, Mycenaean Period, ca. 1200 to 1100 BCE. A rare example of a forged-bronze short sword blade of lengthy form. The T-shaped tang features 6 perforations meant to hold decorative rivets o

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran and Southeastern Turkey, Luristan, ca. 750 to 650 BCE. A rare example of a forged-iron short sword with a thick hilt surrounded by finger rings and topped with a d

PHILLIPPINES, 19TH CENTURY A fine example of a Islamic Phillipino Moro Kris sword. The blade is in wonderful condition with very minor surface rust and still posses a sharp edge. The handle and case s

Rare 19th C. Philippine Moro Warrior's Fighting KRIS Sword With Seldom Encountered Original Fabric Scabbard Cover Fully Intact. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 28", Blade length : 22 3/4".

An extremely rare example. A small number were produced on special order in Germany, mounted in polished nickel, the hilt with characteristic wire-wrapped grip and raised thumb-rest at the base of the

A rare example, with fine antler grips, the pommel, tangbands and guard extensive gold inlay. The fine, long, broad blade of shallow curvature with complex fullering to each side, forged of fine Persi

Central/Eastern Europe, Black Sea region, Sarmatians or other nomadic tribes of the region (Sargat, Sauromatian, Saka, or Scythian), ca. 4th to 2nd century BCE. A rare example of the antennae pommeled