Strange Sumatran/Moro keris? kris? dagger? with a Dutch blade?

Bill M · 23rd May 2008, 02:38 PM

I don't really think the kris was made for a boy, just offering a possibility.

The comment was basically about the size. Depends on whether you consider this essentially a Moro piece -- that would usually be larger, or Peninsular, that would normally be this size or even smaller.

I think that some of the diminutive Moro weapons were made smaller for youths.

FI here is a barong with an 11" blade (28cm). Probably made for a youth. Late 1800s, Sulu.

23rd May 2008, 02:38 PM	#8
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	I don't really think the kris was made for a boy, just offering a possibility. The comment was basically about the size. Depends on whether you consider this essentially a Moro piece -- that would usually be larger, or Peninsular, that would normally be this size or even smaller. I think that some of the diminutive Moro weapons were made smaller for youths. FI here is a barong with an 11" blade (28cm). Probably made for a youth. Late 1800s, Sulu. Attached Images

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