A cross-cultural Borneo kris

VVV · 22nd March 2012, 04:46 PM

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

Gustav · 22nd March 2012, 05:04 PM

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.

Sajen · 22nd March 2012, 06:52 PM

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

CharlesS · 22nd March 2012, 07:45 PM

Magnificent piece!!

Sajen · 22nd March 2012, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gustav

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.

Hello Gustav,

the blade is schown by Jensens kris disc as well on page 18!

Regards,

Detlef

Gustav · 22nd March 2012, 07:55 PM

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.

VVV · 22nd March 2012, 11:15 PM

Thanks all,

I don't plan to etch it because I don't see any signs of anything to bring out from it.

Michael

Battara · 23rd March 2012, 12:41 AM

What an interesting piece! Shows the power of trade and we find different parts from different tribes sometimes.

VVV · 24th March 2012, 01:21 PM

Yes,

Not all users were so strict with only using weapons made by their own ethnic group. The grass is always greener...

Michael

Battara · 24th March 2012, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VVV

Yes,

Not all users were so strict with only using weapons made by their own ethnic group. The grass is always greener...

Michael

Now that is very true.

ThePepperSkull · 25th March 2012, 06:58 PM

Those broad, straight maranao pieces really stand out. Very mighty-looking. Very interesting with the Dayak motif-covered sheath

carlos · 25th March 2012, 07:17 PM

WOWWW

Congratulations, this piece is amazing, the hilt is marvelllous...but scabbard is superior quality,the borneo designs are fantastics!!
Thanks
best regards
carlos

22nd March 2012, 04:46 PM	#1
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	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 Attached Images

22nd March 2012, 05:04 PM	#2
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,248	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.

22nd March 2012, 06:52 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	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

22nd March 2012, 07:45 PM	#4
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Magnificent piece!!

22nd March 2012, 07:55 PM	#6
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,248	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.

22nd March 2012, 11:15 PM	#7
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks all, I don't plan to etch it because I don't see any signs of anything to bring out from it. Michael

23rd March 2012, 12:41 AM	#8
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	What an interesting piece! Shows the power of trade and we find different parts from different tribes sometimes.

24th March 2012, 01:21 PM	#9
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Yes, Not all users were so strict with only using weapons made by their own ethnic group. The grass is always greener... Michael

25th March 2012, 06:58 PM	#11
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	Those broad, straight maranao pieces really stand out. Very mighty-looking. Very interesting with the Dayak motif-covered sheath

25th March 2012, 07:17 PM	#12
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 737	WOWWW Congratulations, this piece is amazing, the hilt is marvelllous...but scabbard is superior quality,the borneo designs are fantastics!! Thanks best regards carlos