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Old 26th September 2006, 05:04 PM   #11
mross
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Originally Posted by Ian
mross:

The style of this kris suggests work by a non-Moro craftsman. I have a couple of similar "kris" coming from the Bagobo/Kaolo in the Davao City area that were made in imitation of kris but obviously not from the original culture (or at least from a traditional craftsman). The kakatua hilt on this one is also a common form from the same general area.

I suspect second half of 20th C. from the Davao City area.

Ian.
Ian,
I agree not Moro. Could you post some photos of yours? How did you arrive at an age?
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