Later, But Unusual, Moro Kriss

CharlesS · 19th October 2008, 08:28 PM

This one was an Ebay find that turned out to be a nice surprise after a polish. It is nothing extraordinary, but the blade chieselling in snake, dragon, or naga form is unusual, as is the blade composition.

While silver inlay is not so unusual, and is even often added to newer pieces, based on the condition of this one when found(blade completely rusted over, and hilt wrap dry rotted), I do not think it is a later addition and, indeed, seems to compliment the naga motif.

The the nicely detailed gangya is separate pieces, but very tight, and the silver inlays ignore it.

This is a large and unusually heavy kriss. I am thinking it dates to the early 20th Century.

Ferguson · 19th October 2008, 09:07 PM

Wow Charles. That is really pretty.
Stev

Bill · 19th October 2008, 10:59 PM

my guess is you're right, around 100 years
nice, nothing average about it.

Battara · 19th October 2008, 11:28 PM

Boy how did I miss this one?

Great puppy.....

kino · 21st October 2008, 01:28 PM

Nice Kris.
What are it's dimensions? I have one that looks similar to yours. It's huge and heavy , haven't bathed it in etchant. If it gets warmer here in the PNW, maybe I will try to see if I get lucky and get a pattern.

Congrats!

Amuk Murugul · 24th October 2008, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill

my guess is you're right, around 100 years
nice, nothing average about it.

Hullo everybody,

I would generally agree with this. I have two similar. A lesser one, which was around when Pershing was installed as a Datu in the Lanao area and a greater one, which is a bit older.

Best,

Amuk Murugul · 25th October 2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amuk Murugul

Hullo everybody,

I would generally agree with this. I have two similar. A lesser one, which was around when Pershing was installed as a Datu in the Lanao area and a greater one, which is a bit older.

Best,

Hullo Charles,

Just thought I'd post a couple of quick snaps and copy/paste related info from my catalogue FYI.

Name: Ki Pandita
Cat: BadjoNaga
Type: TangtoeSelam
Wave: 13
Blade: 55 cm. 0.75 cm. thick
Age: 1903.
Origin: Mindanaoe
Comment: Single-piece blade
Silver inlay on both sides up to middle of blade.
Made as presentation piece.
Occasion: Pershing made a Datu (10/02/1903)

Name: Ki Pakpak
Cat: BadjoNaga
Type: SaptaPratala
Wave: 13
Blade: 60 cm. 1.5 cm. thick
Age: c.1900
Origin: Mindanaoe
Comment: Silver inlay along length of blade on both sides.

Best,

19th October 2008, 08:28 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Later, But Unusual, Moro Kriss This one was an Ebay find that turned out to be a nice surprise after a polish. It is nothing extraordinary, but the blade chieselling in snake, dragon, or naga form is unusual, as is the blade composition. While silver inlay is not so unusual, and is even often added to newer pieces, based on the condition of this one when found(blade completely rusted over, and hilt wrap dry rotted), I do not think it is a later addition and, indeed, seems to compliment the naga motif. The the nicely detailed gangya is separate pieces, but very tight, and the silver inlays ignore it. This is a large and unusually heavy kriss. I am thinking it dates to the early 20th Century. Attached Images Last edited by CharlesS; 19th October 2008 at 08:50 PM.

19th October 2008, 09:07 PM	#2
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Wow Charles. That is really pretty. Stev

19th October 2008, 10:59 PM	#3
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago area Posts: 327	my guess is you're right, around 100 years nice, nothing average about it.

19th October 2008, 11:28 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Boy how did I miss this one? Great puppy.....

21st October 2008, 01:28 PM	#5
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,002	Nice Kris. What are it's dimensions? I have one that looks similar to yours. It's huge and heavy , haven't bathed it in etchant. If it gets warmer here in the PNW, maybe I will try to see if I get lucky and get a pattern. Congrats!