Kris: Sulu or Sumatra?

[kai]

Thanks, Jose, I forgot to discuss the implications of the scabbard: If this kris found its way to Sumatra, it almost certainly would have received a Melayu scabbard.

The covering of the scabbard is certainly unusual. If it's not a later cover-up by any dealer, it might point to final use outside the Moro groups, indeed.

Regards,
Kai