Silver Handle Moro Kris

Bill M · 23rd September 2006, 06:20 PM

The silver is relatively thick, but over wood. The only place it shows wood is under the beak. Everything else looks good.

I like the half-waved blade.

Comments?

Hope that I am not posting too much this morning. Just thought I'd share.

Battara · 23rd September 2006, 09:20 PM

As I mentioned once before in another thread, this is one beautiful kris, especially the silverwork.

kai · 24th September 2006, 03:01 AM

Very nice Ranti, I guess.

Seems to be a good example of Maranao bladesmithing and silverworking skills; I also like the blade! Would someone venture an estimation of age - possibly mid to late 19th century?

Is the silver pommel cap a bit loose? Maybe Battara can repair that?

BTW, Bill, please also post pics of that inlaid kris if you get around to photographing it. Thanks!

Regards,
Kai

CharlesS · 26th September 2006, 02:47 PM

Interesting that the silverwork has typically Indonesian style and motifs, even more so that it is silverwork adapted over wood. Such motifs can be found in almost the exact same form on better Javanese and Sumatran keris pendoks.

I am just wondering about the origin of this one

....wish that hilt could speak.

Battara · 26th September 2006, 09:06 PM

That is a good point Charles (like the one on top of my head

). Yes the work does look a little more Indonesian than Moro style okir. Over wood - I have seen a lot of this.

23rd September 2006, 06:20 PM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Silver Handle Moro Kris The silver is relatively thick, but over wood. The only place it shows wood is under the beak. Everything else looks good. I like the half-waved blade. Comments? Hope that I am not posting too much this morning. Just thought I'd share. Attached Images Last edited by Bill Marsh; 23rd September 2006 at 06:23 PM. Reason: spelling

23rd September 2006, 09:20 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,226	As I mentioned once before in another thread, this is one beautiful kris, especially the silverwork.

24th September 2006, 03:01 AM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Very nice Ranti, I guess. Seems to be a good example of Maranao bladesmithing and silverworking skills; I also like the blade! Would someone venture an estimation of age - possibly mid to late 19th century? Is the silver pommel cap a bit loose? Maybe Battara can repair that? BTW, Bill, please also post pics of that inlaid kris if you get around to photographing it. Thanks! Regards, Kai

26th September 2006, 02:47 PM	#4
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Interesting that the silverwork has typically Indonesian style and motifs, even more so that it is silverwork adapted over wood. Such motifs can be found in almost the exact same form on better Javanese and Sumatran keris pendoks. I am just wondering about the origin of this one ....wish that hilt could speak.

26th September 2006, 09:06 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,226	That is a good point Charles (like the one on top of my head ). Yes the work does look a little more Indonesian than Moro style okir. Over wood - I have seen a lot of this.