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Hi... This is my first post in this Keris forum.... I have no experience at all when it comes to Keris.... I got this one today and I really need your help.... Any opinions at all are very much appreciated....
Sorry for bad pictures.... Best, Stefan Sweden |
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Last edited by Ian; 31st July 2019 at 04:35 AM. |
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Interesting Moro Kris/Kalis, the gangya* looks like it may not be a separate piece as is more normal in pre-ww2 (1930's and earlier) items. I can see what may be just a well fitted gap line tho.
Dimensions, blade length, length overall would help too. (I can't quite read the tape measure) * - see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalis#...menclature.jpg and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalis |
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Interesting kris. I'd say that the gangya is indeed separate (though i can't be sure). The blade could be a bit older than the dress. The style of hilt does look more post WWII, but it is nicely done. Are the metal bits actually silver? Some look like they could be. Also looks like there is a coin placed between the hilt and blade. Can you see what that coin is and if there is a date (though that doesn't necessarily date the blade). Over all it seems a nice example of this type.
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Welcome to our little forum!
I would agree with the opinions so far. This is an early 1900s Maguindanao blade with 1950s hilt and scabbard. The hilt looks to be made of chased and filigree nickel silver and brass/bronze pieces. As far as the scabbard is concerned, the wood appears to be palm wood(?) and the mounts perhaps silver plated tin(?). However, if you etch the blade, you might find laminations in it. And yes I do see a separation line on the ganga, not an engraved line (a good sign of being a more quality blade usually). By the way, are those measurements in inches or centimeters? |
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It’s centimeters, not inches.
First, they are too tight for inches, but most importantly, Stefan is from Sweden:-))) |
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