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Since some have asked me in the past to share process, I thought I would here. The first pictures are of a kris as it came to me. It needed hilt restoration, a baka-baka clamp, and a large part of the scabbard was missing along with the wranga (top part).
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I based the silver restorations on imprints I found on the hilt as well as the baka-baka.
The bigger process was the wranga. I had to cut a chunk of burled walnut from a log and carve it out. Then I stained it to better match the hue of the scabbard patina. |
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Finally, I took plain sheet silver and wrapped the scabbard, making silver bands and placing them on the scabbard.
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This is the end result:
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Cool
You make it looks so easy. How about closeups of the hilt and the baka-baka.. That is some log. |
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Excellent job, Jose! Congratulations!!!
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Nice job, Jose!
Just curious: Isn't this a Sulu kalis seko? Why do you call the clamp by the Maranao name (baka-baka rather than asang-asang) and also use a non-Sulu crosspiece design? BTW, when does this hilt/pommel design show up? I don't think I've seen that with old (like pre-Span.-Am. war) kris. Regards, Kai |
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Kai, I'm not sure I would call this Sulu. The "mouth" does not suggest this to me. I thought it to be Maguindanano, though a form that can look Tausug.
As for baka-baka vs asang-asang - you got me. ![]() The hilt design - that was from the indentations on the wood. I have seen this on turn of the century pieces before, though I admit uncommon. Last edited by Battara; 2nd September 2008 at 09:06 AM. |
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Here is a close up of the finished wranga:
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Jose, I'm the one who should be embarrased, talking "engineer speak" to an artist!
![]() Nice work sir! Steve |
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Jose,
I have to say nice job. It is more then I ever expected for that kalis. You have restored it to the dignity that it had before it fell on hard time. Thankyou. Mike |
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