Asking for your assistance again ...

Interested Party · 19th October 2024, 09:44 PM

Hi. I've been trying to wrap my head around the keris/kris/kalis/sundang for several years now. Thanks to everyone for their help! In regard to the arrowhead motif, it spread to Moro blades it seems. I know that many of these okir gunongs/goo'na blades are considered almost contemporary and tourist items but, I thought it interesting to consider how the arrowhead design evolved.
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This item seems to show use/wear, and the blade has good patination. Look at the worn plating on the bottom of the guard. The wear made me wonder if this is its original ferrule/pommel.
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Hopefully I am somewhat on target with this idea.

-IP

19th October 2024, 09:44 PM	#7
Interested Party Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Eastern Sierra Posts: 474	Hi. I've been trying to wrap my head around the keris/kris/kalis/sundang for several years now. Thanks to everyone for their help! In regard to the arrowhead motif, it spread to Moro blades it seems. I know that many of these okir gunongs/goo'na blades are considered almost contemporary and tourist items but, I thought it interesting to consider how the arrowhead design evolved. This item seems to show use/wear, and the blade has good patination. Look at the worn plating on the bottom of the guard. The wear made me wonder if this is its original ferrule/pommel. Hopefully I am somewhat on target with this idea. -IP