Mindanao pira yakan early-20thC
The sword is called a pira and it is the Yakans' favorite edged weapon. For comparison, the Tausugs of Sulu favor their barung while the Maguindanaos and the Maranaos favor the kampilan.
The hilt is made of wood. The ferrule is made of woven rattan.
Overall length: 611 mm (24.1 inches); Blade length: 354 mm (13.9 inches); Maximum blade thickness: 9.5 mm (3/8")
For a comparison with the 19th century pira (or pirah), please see this Krieger plate.
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