Another Odd Moro Kriss

CharlesS · 8th September 2012, 08:13 PM

This Moro kriss will not win any awards for its age or asthetics, but is an interesting piece nonetheless. Likely from the first third of the 20th century this is a long, heavy, bulky kriss. The blade is not extraordinary, but decently forged.

It's the hilt's garuda design that drew my interest because it is not often seen. The hilt is hardwood I believe, but could be horn. It is embellished with silver alloy medallions that are nailed into it. These medallions are not particularly well executed and I do not recognise them as talismanic symbols....need your help here Battara. I think they are just for blingy decoration.

The scabbard is new.

Interesting piece, if not of superb quality, and was curious about your thoughts.

8th September 2012, 08:13 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Another Odd Moro Kriss This Moro kriss will not win any awards for its age or asthetics, but is an interesting piece nonetheless. Likely from the first third of the 20th century this is a long, heavy, bulky kriss. The blade is not extraordinary, but decently forged. It's the hilt's garuda design that drew my interest because it is not often seen. The hilt is hardwood I believe, but could be horn. It is embellished with silver alloy medallions that are nailed into it. These medallions are not particularly well executed and I do not recognise them as talismanic symbols....need your help here Battara. I think they are just for blingy decoration. The scabbard is new. Interesting piece, if not of superb quality, and was curious about your thoughts. Attached Images