Possible Filipino Moro Knives/Swords
13 October 2017
Description

Two possible Filipino Moro knives/swords. Leather scabbards. etched. Another story attached to these pieces is that they were Filipino freedom fighter weapons from WWII. They appear to be steel blades with possible carabao horn or black wood hilts.

Provenance

My uncle was a Catholic missionary in Luzon and Mindanao from about 1955-1972. He gave these to my father in the mid-sixties, and I inherited them from my father.

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Maybe
Answered within 9 days
By Merlyn Haunstrup-Clemmensen
Oct 22, 18:48 UTC
Fair Market Value
$100 - $150 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Dear collector,
What a nice pair of knives. Its so called bolo knives and well known all over the Philippines. They are 20th century and a typical souvenier to bring home.

Daniel lennon 3rd Oct 22, 19:06 UTC

Thanks!

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