My First Kris

arsendaday · 19th February 2016, 08:39 PM

Hello this is my first Kris, as I was told an old Philippine Moro Kris. I would like to hear some opinions from the experts about this piece. Thanks in advance.

P.S. I bought three more krises recently and I will post some photos as soon as I receive them.

David · 25th February 2016, 03:10 PM

Sorry, we only discuss Malay/Indonesian keris on this forum. Moro kris/kalis/sundang are discussed on the general Ethnographic weapons pages.
I'm transferring this to that forum.

VANDOO · 25th February 2016, 04:32 PM

WELCOME TO THE MORO KRIS COLLECTING GROUP. YOU HAVE A NICE KRIS FOR A FIRST ONE.

IT HAS WHAT WE REFER TO AS THE HORSE HOOF STYLE POMMEL WHICH WOULD HAVE HAD MOTHER OF PEARL SECTIONS WITH DESIGNS ATTACHED. THE PEGS APPEAR TO BE THERE BUT THE PEARL SHELL IS MISSING. THE BLADE IS OF THE PART STRAIGHT AND PART WAVY FORM WITH UNUSUAL DESIGN CUT INTO THE BLADE. SOME OF THE MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE MEMBERS WILL BE ABLE TO FILL IN A BIT MORE INFORMATION.

Battara · 26th February 2016, 12:16 AM

This kris looks like it may be from the Maguindanao region and was made at a later date, perhaps the 1960s?

The ganga line is engraved and is not separate - meaning that it is not from the turn of the 20th century or earlier.

harrywagner · 26th February 2016, 12:42 PM

Good start! Congrats on your find.

arsendaday · 28th February 2016, 10:49 PM

Thanks everybody for commenting on my Kris. I was introduced to Krises on this forum and got fascinated by them. I am trying to learn as much as possible and I appreciate all the help that I can get.

Question: Is it normal that all the blades on all the Krises are bendable. I mean you can easily bend this blade and then you will have to bend it back. For example European blades will spring back themselves and some of them will bend up to 90 degree before they go out of shape. Thanks.

19th February 2016, 08:39 PM	#1
arsendaday Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 44	My First Kris Hello this is my first Kris, as I was told an old Philippine Moro Kris. I would like to hear some opinions from the experts about this piece. Thanks in advance. P.S. I bought three more krises recently and I will post some photos as soon as I receive them. Attached Images

26th February 2016, 12:42 PM	#5
harrywagner Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 373	Good start! Good start! Congrats on your find.

28th February 2016, 10:49 PM	#6
arsendaday Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 44	Thank you Thanks everybody for commenting on my Kris. I was introduced to Krises on this forum and got fascinated by them. I am trying to learn as much as possible and I appreciate all the help that I can get. Question: Is it normal that all the blades on all the Krises are bendable. I mean you can easily bend this blade and then you will have to bend it back. For example European blades will spring back themselves and some of them will bend up to 90 degree before they go out of shape. Thanks.

25th February 2016, 03:10 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,120	Sorry, we only discuss Malay/Indonesian keris on this forum. Moro kris/kalis/sundang are discussed on the general Ethnographic weapons pages. I'm transferring this to that forum.

25th February 2016, 04:32 PM	#3
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	WELCOME TO THE MORO KRIS COLLECTING GROUP. YOU HAVE A NICE KRIS FOR A FIRST ONE. IT HAS WHAT WE REFER TO AS THE HORSE HOOF STYLE POMMEL WHICH WOULD HAVE HAD MOTHER OF PEARL SECTIONS WITH DESIGNS ATTACHED. THE PEGS APPEAR TO BE THERE BUT THE PEARL SHELL IS MISSING. THE BLADE IS OF THE PART STRAIGHT AND PART WAVY FORM WITH UNUSUAL DESIGN CUT INTO THE BLADE. SOME OF THE MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE MEMBERS WILL BE ABLE TO FILL IN A BIT MORE INFORMATION.

26th February 2016, 12:16 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	This kris looks like it may be from the Maguindanao region and was made at a later date, perhaps the 1960s? The ganga line is engraved and is not separate - meaning that it is not from the turn of the 20th century or earlier.