Jungayyan Ivory Sulu Twistcore kris with gold and silver wire inlay

Bill M · 8th March 2008, 01:27 AM

Recent acquisition and one of my favorite pieces. A seven wave blade 20 3/4 inches long showing twisted lamination on the center and bounded by twisted wire of gold & silver.

The asang-asang (metal band on the guard) is made of swasa,

The grip area of the handle has a traditional cord wrap lacquered black (recent replacement, but traditional style) and a swasa ferrule with dark patina.

Ivory Kakatua / jungayyan pommel has a honey color. Very unusual to find these rare delicate pommels undamaged.

Dark hardwood scabbard with silver panels on the top section showing some floral designs. Another unusual feature is these silver panels are on BOTH sides. Usually only on one side.

The lower part of the scabbard has 3 silver bands with similar designs as the upper panels.

Sulu late 1800.

And the panel on the other side

8th March 2008, 01:27 AM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Jungayyan Ivory Sulu Twistcore kris with gold and silver wire inlay Recent acquisition and one of my favorite pieces. A seven wave blade 20 3/4 inches long showing twisted lamination on the center and bounded by twisted wire of gold & silver. The asang-asang (metal band on the guard) is made of swasa, The grip area of the handle has a traditional cord wrap lacquered black (recent replacement, but traditional style) and a swasa ferrule with dark patina. Ivory Kakatua / jungayyan pommel has a honey color. Very unusual to find these rare delicate pommels undamaged. Dark hardwood scabbard with silver panels on the top section showing some floral designs. Another unusual feature is these silver panels are on BOTH sides. Usually only on one side. The lower part of the scabbard has 3 silver bands with similar designs as the upper panels. Sulu late 1800. And the panel on the other side Last edited by Bill Marsh; 8th March 2008 at 02:28 AM.