kris needs information

tanaruz · 20th January 2024, 08:36 AM

Hello friends,

My father recently bought this kris.

Sulu? Maguindanao, etc?

Any inputs/info is highly appreciated.

Regards

Yves

Ian · 20th January 2024, 11:12 AM

Hi Yves,

A wide and heavy-bladed form from the late 19th/early 20th C. More commonly seen with kris from Mindanao at that time, but also from Sulu occasionally. Not much to go by here, but if pushed I would favor the odds and go with Maguindanao. Usually the hilt or scabbard offer some clue, but not in this case.

Sorry, I don't have a good answer for you.

Ian

20th January 2024, 08:36 AM	#1
tanaruz Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 267	kris needs information Hello friends, My father recently bought this kris. Sulu? Maguindanao, etc? Any inputs/info is highly appreciated. Regards Yves Attached Images

20th January 2024, 11:12 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,198	Hi Yves, A wide and heavy-bladed form from the late 19th/early 20th C. More commonly seen with kris from Mindanao at that time, but also from Sulu occasionally. Not much to go by here, but if pushed I would favor the odds and go with Maguindanao. Usually the hilt or scabbard offer some clue, but not in this case. Sorry, I don't have a good answer for you. Ian