Maranao Short Sword

Nagawarrior · 16th January 2011, 11:31 PM

I thought I would revisit this short sword, overall 24". It was previously identified Maranao from the Lake Lanao region, but not nesesarily Moro. I recently found a similarly decorated, Mindanao, Maranao, Moro Kris at a well known website and thought this might give evidence to a Moro origin. I have not seen one exactly like it to date. Perhaps I can get some new opinions. Is this Moro or not?
Ian previously stated, "That is a very unusual decorative piece, and I think it is largely a blend of Moro and Visayan styles. The okir on the blade is pure Moro. The hilt is also a kakatua style (albeit a minimalist interpretation). The shape of the blade and S-shaped guard are more consistent with Visayan or Tagalog knives. The shape of the scabbard similarly suggests a Filipino Christian influence, possibly Visayan."
Conogre thought, "the hilt and guard shape make it look very much like a lake Maranao Moro ceremonial punal...."

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16th January 2011, 11:31 PM	#1
Nagawarrior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Inland Empire, Southern California USA Posts: 160	Maranao Short Sword I thought I would revisit this short sword, overall 24". It was previously identified Maranao from the Lake Lanao region, but not nesesarily Moro. I recently found a similarly decorated, Mindanao, Maranao, Moro Kris at a well known website and thought this might give evidence to a Moro origin. I have not seen one exactly like it to date. Perhaps I can get some new opinions. Is this Moro or not? Ian previously stated, "That is a very unusual decorative piece, and I think it is largely a blend of Moro and Visayan styles. The okir on the blade is pure Moro. The hilt is also a kakatua style (albeit a minimalist interpretation). The shape of the blade and S-shaped guard are more consistent with Visayan or Tagalog knives. The shape of the scabbard similarly suggests a Filipino Christian influence, possibly Visayan." Conogre thought, "the hilt and guard shape make it look very much like a lake Maranao Moro ceremonial punal...." From the website