Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Help With Unique Moro Kriss Pommel...please!

Ian · 12th December 2006, 01:26 PM

Hi Charles:

I can't be sure, but I think this ivory piece may not have been the full terminus of the hilt, but something further, like an elaborate kakatua, may have been fitted on the end. The cut out in the ivory simply being a place to insert a peg for the additional piece. That said, I have not seen such a large and angular hole for such an attachment.

I think Battara might be able to help you more than I can.

Ian.

12th December 2006, 01:26 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,336	Curious ... Hi Charles: I can't be sure, but I think this ivory piece may not have been the full terminus of the hilt, but something further, like an elaborate kakatua, may have been fitted on the end. The cut out in the ivory simply being a place to insert a peg for the additional piece. That said, I have not seen such a large and angular hole for such an attachment. I think Battara might be able to help you more than I can. Ian.