Curious Kris

Sajen · 29th October 2011, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThePepperSkull

Actually I'm surprised pics of this have not turned up on here yet.

When I remember correct there have been a thread before where was shown a kris with the same shape/tip. But can't remember when and where.

But did someone have seen before something like this: http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...m=250919366807
The kris was listed at 27.10.11 and ended early at 28.10.11, I was the first bidder but I think that someone did a a deal with the seller.

Any comments?

Regards,

Detlef

kino · 29th October 2011, 01:15 PM

Sajen-Thanks for posting the link. With another forum member, we have seen and handled one very similar. The one you posted seems to be missing it's pommel. The one we handled had a ivory Kakatua. It was very graceful with a flexy blade. My thoughts are that the one we handled was a captured Euro., blade modified by a Panday (added the elephant trunk, ganya..). This one you posted is the 2nd one I've ever seen.

I'll post the link later, unless someone beats me to it

Sajen · 29th October 2011, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kino

Sajen-Thanks for posting the link. With another forum member, we have seen and handled one very similar. The one you posted seems to be missing it's pommel. The one we handled had a ivory Kakatua. It was very graceful with a flexy blade. My thoughts are that the one we handled was a captured Euro., blade modified by a Panday (added the elephant trunk, ganya..). This one you posted is the 2nd one I've ever seen.

I'll post the link later, unless someone beats me to it

Hello Kino,

yes, the seller write in his description: "The pommel piece is missing"

Regards,

Detlef

migueldiaz · 30th October 2011, 11:24 AM

There's a similar piece from the Burke Museum in Seattle. The link to the photo album is here.

Gavin Nugent · 30th October 2011, 11:52 AM

An awesome example, thanks for sharing.

Gustav · 30th October 2011, 01:24 PM

Another very interesting transitional form from Holstein's catalogue, twistcore. Perhaps somebody who owns a better copy could post it oncemore?

Gavin Nugent · 30th October 2011, 02:30 PM

A quick scan and edit...a little more defined....

30th October 2011, 11:24 AM	#4
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	There's a similar piece from the Burke Museum in Seattle. The link to the photo album is here. Attached Images

30th October 2011, 01:24 PM	#6
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	Another very interesting transitional form from Holstein's catalogue, twistcore. Perhaps somebody who owns a better copy could post it oncemore? Attached Images

30th October 2011, 02:30 PM	#7
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	A quick scan and edit...a little more defined.... Attached Images

29th October 2011, 01:15 PM	#2
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,018	Sajen-Thanks for posting the link. With another forum member, we have seen and handled one very similar. The one you posted seems to be missing it's pommel. The one we handled had a ivory Kakatua. It was very graceful with a flexy blade. My thoughts are that the one we handled was a captured Euro., blade modified by a Panday (added the elephant trunk, ganya..). This one you posted is the 2nd one I've ever seen. I'll post the link later, unless someone beats me to it

30th October 2011, 11:52 AM	#5
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	An awesome example, thanks for sharing.