Moro Bugis Sewar

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Originally Posted by Ian

The "Moro" kris you show is in Melayu dress. It is missing any asang asang (stirrup) to clamp the gangya and blade together. The multifaceted hilt is consistent with Melayu hilts and the end of the scabbard, with its inverted "V" cut out, is also typical of Melayu work, although the gap would be filled with a dark wood for the toe of the scabbard. The blade is probably of Malayan manufacture but might be a trade blade from Sulu.

Hi Martin and Ian,

The Malay kris may never have any asang asang, many Malay kris don't have any clamps. But the hilt missing a cup in down I guess.

Regards,
Detlef