PH842: Northern Philippine Bolo

A very old Luzon, Northern Philippine bolo sword. The handle is carved horn with steel collars. The blade is well forged with a hardened edge, and looks to be from an old large file. The original leather scabbard is mostly intact with some loss near the tip. The overall patina is good and dark form age and use.     

19 inches overall with a 13.5 inch blade, 5/16 inch thick back edge. 19th century, Luzon Northern Philippines.