A friend's newly acquired kris for comment

Marbel · 27th April 2017, 02:49 AM

Hello Ian,

Very nice pieces. Thanks as always for sharing.

The patterns and characteristics of the small ikat wrappings on the first scabbard are a bit hard to decipher, but the embroidered area on the handle would make me lean toward Bagobo. Nice intricate detail that on another piece might be attributed to the Blaan.

The ikat on the second piece is decidedly Tboli.

All the best,
Craig

27th April 2017, 02:49 AM	#8
Marbel Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 68	Hello Ian, Very nice pieces. Thanks as always for sharing. The patterns and characteristics of the small ikat wrappings on the first scabbard are a bit hard to decipher, but the embroidered area on the handle would make me lean toward Bagobo. Nice intricate detail that on another piece might be attributed to the Blaan. The ikat on the second piece is decidedly Tboli. All the best, Craig