Inevitable fatalities
I started by thinking i could do a good business over this piece, as its owner wanted to get rid of it, because his wife didn't like the "monsters" on the hilt and scabbard
I took it home to picture it and post it here, to check whether this was a tourist item or rather an interesting example, collecting wise.
But when i got home, i dropped it on the stairs and broke some bits of the scabbard. So it appears that i really have to buy this kris from the guy, no matter for what price, as i don't have the guts to return it.
Would you Gentlemen give me some input on this specimen ? This is the first one i wil have and i know nothing about these pieces.
I hope it is some old, something i favour the most.
All i can guess is that, apart from some broken parts on the blade base, its collar ( mendak ? ) is missing, but i suppose these parts can be bought, right ?
Sorry for the long story.
Thanks a lot.
Fernando