Moro Kalis question

GrozaB · 3rd April 2021, 06:59 PM

Picked up this Moro Kalis, I think this one is from Mindanao late 1800/early 1900-s. What puzzles me is pommel. It is not usual kakatua and not a horse hoof...

Jean · 3rd April 2021, 07:52 PM

Wrong forum?

David · 3rd April 2021, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jean

Wrong forum?

Yep. I'll move it.

GrozaB · 3rd April 2021, 10:38 PM

Sorry for posting in wrong forum. any thoughts about this sword?

David · 4th April 2021, 12:46 AM

No worries Groza.
This kind of pommel is fairly common for this type of kris. I had one of these for a while, but sold it a few years back.

GrozaB · 4th April 2021, 12:56 AM

Thanks! Philippino blades is not my area of expertise. Is this sword from Mindanao? And is dating it to late 1800/early 1900-s correct?

David · 4th April 2021, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GrozaB

Thanks! Philippino blades is not my area of expertise. Is this sword from Mindanao? And is dating it to late 1800/early 1900-s correct?

I would agree with that assessment, yes.

Battara · 5th April 2021, 12:27 AM

It is from the Maguindanao tribe on the east coast of Mindanao. I would also say early 1900s. The baka-baka clamps might be silver also though they need to be cleaned or tested to be sure.

David's former example used to be mine at one time.

GrozaB · 5th April 2021, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

It is from the Maguindanao tribe on the east coast of Mindanao. I would also say early 1900s. The baka-baka clamps might be silver also though they need to be cleaned or tested to be sure.

David's former example used to be mine at one time.

I think baka-baka is iron on this one

Battara · 5th April 2021, 12:40 AM

Ah...........not unusual either.

Battara · 5th April 2021, 12:45 AM

I just found out that this is an active auction on eBay, which is against the forum rules.

Therefore I will close this thread till further notice.

3rd April 2021, 06:59 PM	#1
GrozaB Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 32	Moro Kalis question Picked up this Moro Kalis, I think this one is from Mindanao late 1800/early 1900-s. What puzzles me is pommel. It is not usual kakatua and not a horse hoof... Attached Images

4th April 2021, 12:46 AM	#5
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	No worries Groza. This kind of pommel is fairly common for this type of kris. I had one of these for a while, but sold it a few years back. Attached Images

3rd April 2021, 07:52 PM	#2
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Wrong forum?

3rd April 2021, 10:38 PM	#4
GrozaB Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 32	Sorry for posting in wrong forum. any thoughts about this sword?

4th April 2021, 12:56 AM	#6
GrozaB Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 32	Thanks! Philippino blades is not my area of expertise. Is this sword from Mindanao? And is dating it to late 1800/early 1900-s correct?

5th April 2021, 12:27 AM	#8
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	It is from the Maguindanao tribe on the east coast of Mindanao. I would also say early 1900s. The baka-baka clamps might be silver also though they need to be cleaned or tested to be sure. David's former example used to be mine at one time.

5th April 2021, 12:40 AM	#10
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	Ah...........not unusual either.

5th April 2021, 12:45 AM	#11
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	I just found out that this is an active auction on eBay, which is against the forum rules. Therefore I will close this thread till further notice.