A large auction lot of ivory hilted Moro kris and gunong

Ian · Today, 12:20 AM

Thanks for sharing that additional example Xas. Very much in the same style as the other ones shown here. The ex-collector must have had quite some collection. It's interesting that this style of Moro dress lasted until the 1970s. In my experience more common vintage items that come on the market often show plainer and less refined decorative work. The hilts and scabbards shown here look to be higher quality, and perhaps that's partly why I have not see them very often over the last 30+ years.

It would be interesting to know more about the Moro craftsmen who produced this high quality work and whether it was a single family or particular community that were responsible.

As an afterthought, those looking to sell these items might have more success through offering them in smaller, less expensive lots. I understand the desire to sell a sub-collection in a reasonably intact state, but in this case a major buyer failed to emerge.

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Today, 12:20 AM	#12
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,451	Thanks for sharing that additional example Xas. Very much in the same style as the other ones shown here. The ex-collector must have had quite some collection. It's interesting that this style of Moro dress lasted until the 1970s. In my experience more common vintage items that come on the market often show plainer and less refined decorative work. The hilts and scabbards shown here look to be higher quality, and perhaps that's partly why I have not see them very often over the last 30+ years. It would be interesting to know more about the Moro craftsmen who produced this high quality work and whether it was a single family or particular community that were responsible. As an afterthought, those looking to sell these items might have more success through offering them in smaller, less expensive lots. I understand the desire to sell a sub-collection in a reasonably intact state, but in this case a major buyer failed to emerge.