A Moro Kris

Ian · 1st October 2021, 04:09 AM

Yves,

I think the yellow may simply be the color of dye used on the thread wrap. Attached is one of mine that was exhibited in the Museum of Macau's "History of Steel." It has a Maguindanao inscription featuring the name of Datu Piang (very faint but discussed on the Forum previously), the name of the person to whom it was presented (Dr W.A. Christenson), and the place of presentation (Reina Regente). Note the color of the thread wrap is similar to yours.

Dr Christenson was a medical doctor attached to U.S. forces in the early 1900s. Reina Regente was an old Spanish fort on the Cotabato River in South Cotabato (later taken over by the Americans), just a few miles from the compound of Datu Piang.

This kris has a provenance in that it came from the estate of Dr Christenson's daughter.

Ian
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tanaruz · 2nd October 2021, 01:06 AM

Hi Sir Ian,

First of all- that's a lovely kris of yours!

Secondly, again- many thanks for the information on the dye of the thread wrap.

Regars from Manila. Keep safe always

Yves

Battara · 2nd October 2021, 01:58 AM

I agree totally with Ian. Maguindanao. The hilt and front of the ganga are indicators. The aluminum mount on top (at least from the pictures) was later placed. The clamps might also be aluminum or silver - hard to tell from the pictures.

1st October 2021, 04:09 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,472	Yves, I think the yellow may simply be the color of dye used on the thread wrap. Attached is one of mine that was exhibited in the Museum of Macau's "History of Steel." It has a Maguindanao inscription featuring the name of Datu Piang (very faint but discussed on the Forum previously), the name of the person to whom it was presented (Dr W.A. Christenson), and the place of presentation (Reina Regente). Note the color of the thread wrap is similar to yours. Dr Christenson was a medical doctor attached to U.S. forces in the early 1900s. Reina Regente was an old Spanish fort on the Cotabato River in South Cotabato (later taken over by the Americans), just a few miles from the compound of Datu Piang. This kris has a provenance in that it came from the estate of Dr Christenson's daughter. Ian . Attached Images Last edited by Ian; 1st October 2021 at 10:47 AM. Reason: Added second picture

2nd October 2021, 01:06 AM	#2
tanaruz Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 280	a moro kris Hi Sir Ian, First of all- that's a lovely kris of yours! Secondly, again- many thanks for the information on the dye of the thread wrap. Regars from Manila. Keep safe always Yves

2nd October 2021, 01:58 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,325	I agree totally with Ian. Maguindanao. The hilt and front of the ganga are indicators. The aluminum mount on top (at least from the pictures) was later placed. The clamps might also be aluminum or silver - hard to tell from the pictures.