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21st October 2012, 10:47 PM | #1 |
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Maranao kris?
Just win this kris by epray, the scabbard need some restore but I think that this can be fixed. The engravings are inlayed with brass like the seller stated. I think that it is a Maranao fighting kris from around 1900.
All comments are very welcome. Regards, Detlef |
22nd October 2012, 03:58 AM | #2 |
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It is hard to distinguish between Maranao and Maguindanao. I would lean toward Maguindanao due to the way the "elephant" profile is made.
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22nd October 2012, 07:52 AM | #3 |
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Hello Detlef,
I also believe this blade is Maguindanao (also the hilt suits fine). Actually, I see no hints that speak for Maranao? Does the kris really have a seperate gangya? Considering the scroll work, I'd lean towards a somewhat later date. BTW, etched silver can look pretty much like brass. IMHO this is likely brass though; checking with a gentle polish wouldn't hurt, I guess. Regards, Kai |
22nd October 2012, 03:20 PM | #4 |
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Hello Kai,
thank's for comment. Until now I haven't it in my hands so I can't say for sure if it has a seperate gangya. But have a look to the last but one picture; I think it's seperate. When the "brass" is silver would be nice, we will know for sure when I have received it. Thank you for confirming the statement from Jose that it is a Maguindanao blade and your dating. Regards, Detlef |
22nd October 2012, 10:59 PM | #5 |
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Actually I think I do see a separate ganga and not one of those later engraved ones.
Kai I was thinking the same thing - the "brass" could in fact be tarnished silver, which would be easier to inlay than brass (I have inlaid both). |
22nd October 2012, 11:18 PM | #6 |
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There is something quite 20th century about the detail work; kembang kacang etc .
I think this is early post WWII . |
23rd October 2012, 01:44 AM | #7 |
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I have seen early post WWII and the workmanship on this is superior to that date. I would guess at early 20c.
I would change my mind if the ganga is not separate. |
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