KRIS MARANAO?

[tanaruz]

Hi friends,

Sharing one of my father's oldest collection. Supposedly a Maranao kris (?) But I have this feeling that it might be Maguindanao?

OAL: 26.26 inches/ blade: 18.5 inches
sheath: lacquered wood with aluminum bands
hilt/pommel: kakatua motif pommel with braided thread(?) on the hilt.

The upper part of the scabbard has a wooden peg(if this is the right term), which, in my opinion is intended for the sword not to slide down the wearer's waist?

Possible age?

Many thanks

Yves

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by tanaruz

Hi friends,

Sharing one of my father's oldest collection. Supposedly a Maranao kris (?) But I have this feeling that it might be Maguindanao?

OAL: 26.26 inches/ blade: 18.5 inches
sheath: lacquered wood with aluminum bands
hilt/pommel: kakatua motif pommel with braided thread(?) on the hilt.

The upper part of the scabbard has a wooden peg(if this is the right term), which, in my opinion is intended for the sword not to slide down the wearer's waist?

Possible age?

Many thanks

Yves

Maranao kris from Tugaya, 1920s to WW2 timeline. Distinct lack of a 'face' on the gangya.

[tanaruz]

Originally Posted by xasterix

Maranao kris from Tugaya, 1920s to WW2 timeline. Distinct lack of a 'face' on the gangya.

Hello,

Much thanks.

[Ian]

I agree, Mindanao kris in Maranao dress. The lack of carving on the gangya is interesting. I've seen this before on certain Moro pieces, and was told by an old antique dealer in Manila that this usually occurred when extra weapons were made in a hurry for a particular conflict. I'm thinking this one may be WWII vintage and was made "in a hurry."