A RARE PHILIPPINES PANABAS AXE
Moro People, the long, broad handforged blade with distinctive curve and expanded tip with pronounced central ridge and evidence of layered construction, the faceted wooden grip with expanded pommel and bound at the base with five handwrought brass bands. Mid-19th century. Overall length 67.7cm. Minor chip to pommel. Condition II
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Moro People, the long, broad handforged blade with distinctive curve and expanded tip with pronounced central ridge and evidence of layered construction, the faceted wooden grip with expanded pommel and bound at the base with five handwrought brass bands. Mid-19th century. Overall length 67.7cm. Minor chip to pommel. Condition II