"Dagger With Wavy Blade. Katipunan. Philippines, Last Third Of The 19th Century."
Finely carved carabao handle with gadroons, adorned with silver inlays and twists. Silver pommel and cap. Brass quillon guard. Wavy, double-edged, two-sided blade. Very good condition, with some oxidation spots on the blade. Overall length: 51 cm. Notes: Bladed weapons attributed to the Katipunan, a revolutionary secret society founded in 1892, are characterized by a synthesis of Filipino traditions and European influences, with a level of craftsmanship significantly superior to that of traditional Filipino production.