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VVV · 27th March 2006, 10:14 AM

A beautiful Kris!
I have also had my eyes on this one for a while.
The fabric on the scabbard is very interesting and I haven't seen
that before. Do you know the meaning/purpose of it?

Michael

Dajak · 27th March 2006, 05:33 PM

Hi Michael this signs are also used by headhunters from Assam to Borneo
It is an very big Kris it looks more an sword The Ivory pommel is very big.
The first time it was for sale I was to late but he get it back an than I was the first to get it.

I normally don t collect this stuff but this one I like.

mross · 28th March 2006, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VVV

A beautiful Kris!
I have also had my eyes on this one for a while.
The fabric on the scabbard is very interesting and I haven't seen
that before. Do you know the meaning/purpose of it?

Michael

Dajak, Kino, VVV;
Could you let me know where this Kris came from? It seems several of you had
a eye on it, and I'm always looking for places to feed my addiction. So could you
let me know your source?
Thanks,
Mike

kino · 28th March 2006, 11:33 PM

Spunger, good catch. It looks Bisaya to me, but what do I know.

Mross, PM sent.

Dajak · 29th March 2006, 04:37 AM

Hi Mross this kris was for sale By an european weapon dealer

http://www.ashokaarts.com/edgedweapons/edgedweapons.htm

His name is Stefan and I met him several times when he visit my country.

Very high class weapons he have.

Valjhun · 29th March 2006, 04:22 PM

My latest... I'm happy!!

Spunjer · 1st April 2006, 05:38 AM

latest one:

barung with a bigger-than-your-average-handle:

OAL= 25.5"
Blade= 18.25"

comparison with other barungs (third pic)

galvano · 1st April 2006, 06:29 PM

today. your comment

Ian · 1st April 2006, 07:23 PM

Ron:

Nice acquisition.

The middle one of the three, with the longer than average punto, might come from the Samal people (Tawi-Tawi) in the Sulu Archipelago. There are others here more knowledgable than I am about the finer distinctions among barung hilts.

Ian

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunjer

latest one:

barung with a bigger-than-your-average-handle:

OAL= 25.5"
Blade= 18.25"

comparison with other barungs (third pic)

29th March 2006, 04:22 PM	#6
Valjhun Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	My latest... I'm happy!! Attached Images

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Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	latest one: barung with a bigger-than-your-average-handle: OAL= 25.5" Blade= 18.25" comparison with other barungs (third pic) Attached Images

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galvano Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 178	my latest acquision today. your comment Attached Images

27th March 2006, 10:14 AM	#1
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	A beautiful Kris! I have also had my eyes on this one for a while. The fabric on the scabbard is very interesting and I haven't seen that before. Do you know the meaning/purpose of it? Michael

27th March 2006, 05:33 PM	#2
Dajak Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 951	Hi Michael this signs are also used by headhunters from Assam to Borneo It is an very big Kris it looks more an sword The Ivory pommel is very big. The first time it was for sale I was to late but he get it back an than I was the first to get it. I normally don t collect this stuff but this one I like.

28th March 2006, 11:33 PM	#4
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,018	Spunger, good catch. It looks Bisaya to me, but what do I know. Mross, PM sent.

29th March 2006, 04:37 AM	#5
Dajak Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 951	Hi Mross this kris was for sale By an european weapon dealer http://www.ashokaarts.com/edgedweapons/edgedweapons.htm His name is Stefan and I met him several times when he visit my country. Very high class weapons he have.