Please help me with some history of my keris.

kai · 5th September 2009, 07:07 PM

Welcome to the forum! Could you please post dimensions of this Moro blade?

The nice blade seems from Sulu to me, too. I'd guess it might be late 19th c. or turn of the century at the latest. I especially like those one-piece asang-asang (clamp at the base of the blade) made from iron...

The metal on the fittings looks more like white metal rather than silver. Maybe the hilt and scabbard are a bit later replacements? When did this kris come into your family?

Regards,
Kai

pgouso · 6th September 2009, 07:00 PM

Thank you for your insight. I must apologize as I am unfamiliar with all the terminology and tribe references so as I learn I hope to gain a better knowledge of this blade and others like it.
I came to posses the kris when a family memeber passed 5 years ago. That family member was in the military and travelled extensively. I'm sure the kris was aquired while stationed in the philipines at some point. I have posted some close up pics as requested. I do apologize for my poor quality photo taking abilities but I think they will show the finer details of the blade and the scabbard.

6th September 2009, 07:00 PM	#2
pgouso Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3	Thank you for your insight. I must apologize as I am unfamiliar with all the terminology and tribe references so as I learn I hope to gain a better knowledge of this blade and others like it. I came to posses the kris when a family memeber passed 5 years ago. That family member was in the military and travelled extensively. I'm sure the kris was aquired while stationed in the philipines at some point. I have posted some close up pics as requested. I do apologize for my poor quality photo taking abilities but I think they will show the finer details of the blade and the scabbard. Attached Images

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5th September 2009, 07:07 PM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Welcome to the forum! Could you please post dimensions of this Moro blade? The nice blade seems from Sulu to me, too. I'd guess it might be late 19th c. or turn of the century at the latest. I especially like those one-piece asang-asang (clamp at the base of the blade) made from iron... The metal on the fittings looks more like white metal rather than silver. Maybe the hilt and scabbard are a bit later replacements? When did this kris come into your family? Regards, Kai