Philippine Kris or Keris

aerosick · 21st July 2009, 05:08 PM

Hello from a new Member. I got this Kris at an auction here in the USA that had museum artifacts for sale. I'm trying to get the museum's contact information and see if they have the background history records of this Kris. I only have the 2 photos from the auction, but I will be getting more when the Kris arrives at my house.

All comments will be well appreciated. Any thoughts as to the age and area of origin?

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Philippine Kris

22" serpentine blade with traditional notched carving at base. Wire-wrapped wooden grip with engraved copper ferrules. Nickel-plated steel pommel. Wooden scabbard with rawhide wraps. Museum inventory numbers painted on throat of scabbard.

Condition: Good. Showing wear and age patina overall.

Thanks,

Billy

Rick · 21st July 2009, 06:11 PM

Welcome aboard, Billy .

Need closeups please .

Is the Kakatua solid metal ?

First impression I get is Sulu origin .

Nice .....

Gavin Nugent · 21st July 2009, 11:08 PM

Congrats,

I good looking nice complete piece.

I was going to bid on this piece but I fell asleep (time differences).

Is it silver or nickel plated as the auction house noted?

Gav

aerosick · 21st July 2009, 11:17 PM

The auction was 3 days ago. I have not received an Invoice yet, so I am not sure when my Kris will arrive. When it does I hope I can provide more details and (of course) close-up photos.

Billy

Battara · 22nd July 2009, 03:46 AM

The blade does look Sulu.

Rick · 22nd July 2009, 03:55 AM

Looking forward to your pictures; don't forget a closeup of the sorsoran, or base of the blade .

I wonder if the other color on the hilt may be Swassa .

It may even have a core; include a closeup of the blade too !!

This one looks nice .

Rick

21st July 2009, 06:11 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,291	Welcome aboard, Billy . Need closeups please . Is the Kakatua solid metal ? First impression I get is Sulu origin . Nice ..... Last edited by Rick; 21st July 2009 at 06:21 PM.

21st July 2009, 11:08 PM	#3
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Congrats Congrats, I good looking nice complete piece. I was going to bid on this piece but I fell asleep (time differences). Is it silver or nickel plated as the auction house noted? Gav

21st July 2009, 11:17 PM	#4
aerosick Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 25	The auction was 3 days ago. I have not received an Invoice yet, so I am not sure when my Kris will arrive. When it does I hope I can provide more details and (of course) close-up photos. Billy

22nd July 2009, 03:46 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	The blade does look Sulu.

22nd July 2009, 03:55 AM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,291	Looking forward to your pictures; don't forget a closeup of the sorsoran, or base of the blade . I wonder if the other color on the hilt may be Swassa . It may even have a core; include a closeup of the blade too !! This one looks nice . Rick