Highly unusual "Moro" kris/keris

Ian · 15th June 2015, 02:37 AM

The item below was sold in 2011 by the respected auction company Hermann Historica (Auction 61, Lot no. 3216, May 2-3, 2011) for the relatively low price of 200 euros. It was listed as "Kleiner Kris der Moro."

While the hilt and scabbard are consistent with Moro, it obviously has a keris blade from the Indonesian archipelago. Perhaps our Keris Warung Kopi colleagues can help with the age and origin of this blade.

I cannot recall seeing a similar example. Has anyone here seen another example of a keris in Moro dress?

It seems that the bidders at the auction were not overly impressed by this ensemble, at least judging from what it sold for.

Ian.

15th June 2015, 02:37 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,203	Highly unusual "Moro" kris/keris The item below was sold in 2011 by the respected auction company Hermann Historica (Auction 61, Lot no. 3216, May 2-3, 2011) for the relatively low price of 200 euros. It was listed as "Kleiner Kris der Moro." While the hilt and scabbard are consistent with Moro, it obviously has a keris blade from the Indonesian archipelago. Perhaps our Keris Warung Kopi colleagues can help with the age and origin of this blade. I cannot recall seeing a similar example. Has anyone here seen another example of a keris in Moro dress? It seems that the bidders at the auction were not overly impressed by this ensemble, at least judging from what it sold for. Ian. Attached Images