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.

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: 1,249	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: 1,249	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: 7,221	What an interesting piece! Shows the power of trade and we find different parts from different tribes sometimes.