A good 5 waved Tausug Kalis Taluseko from the Sulu Sultanate, probably belonging to a prominent datu as seen in the overall lavishness of the sword. Most likely a 19th century piece. Sinlge fuller down center of blade that is intricately inlaid with silver with a vine and leaf motif, though much of the inlaid silver is missing. However interestingly as the inlay nears the point there exists what appears to be a human outline. Two silver asang-asang. The hilt is of Banati, wrapped in chased silver bandings interspersed with braided silver wire.
Dimensions
Overall length: 27"
Blade length: 22.25"
Hilt length: 4.75"
Guard width: 5.25"

Collection Credit: Personal Collection