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22nd March 2012, 04:46 PM
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A cross-cultural Borneo kris
One very nice mandau shorter I managed to trade this unique kris with a local collector.
The fittings seems to be Tausug, the blade Maranao and the motifs Dayak. Michael |
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22nd March 2012, 05:04 PM
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Very nice! Since the sheath is depicted in Jensen's Krisdisk, I always wondered myself how the blade looks like and expected something more "suluish". Is the fit good? The sheath is really unique.
Very nice hilt pommel also. |
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22nd March 2012, 06:52 PM
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Hi Michael,
now after the comment from Gustav I know from where I know this sheath!  Very nice kris, congratulations! Great addition to your collection. Do you plan to etch the blade?Regards, Detlef |
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22nd March 2012, 07:45 PM
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Magnificent piece!!
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22nd March 2012, 07:47 PM
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the blade is schown by Jensens kris disc as well on page 18! Regards, Detlef |
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22nd March 2012, 07:55 PM
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Thanks Sajen!
This shows I never opened chapter "Nias, Borneo". In "Philippines" chapter there is only the sheath (of all parts of this kris) depicted. |
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22nd March 2012, 11:15 PM
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Thanks all,
I don't plan to etch it because I don't see any signs of anything to bring out from it. Michael |
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23rd March 2012, 12:41 AM
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What an interesting piece! Shows the power of trade and we find different parts from different tribes sometimes.
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24th March 2012, 01:21 PM
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Yes,
Not all users were so strict with only using weapons made by their own ethnic group. The grass is always greener... Michael |
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24th March 2012, 10:06 PM
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25th March 2012, 06:58 PM
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Those broad, straight maranao pieces really stand out. Very mighty-looking. Very interesting with the Dayak motif-covered sheath
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25th March 2012, 07:17 PM
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 WOWWW Congratulations, this piece is amazing, the hilt is marvelllous...but scabbard is superior quality,the borneo designs are fantastics!!Thanks best regards carlos |
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