New Ivory Hilt Kris

kai · 27th January 2018, 12:46 AM

Hello Algelan,

Very nice family pic!

BTW, did you showed us the kris at the bottom already?

Congrats to the new addition!

I have a hunch that the blade might be Sulu rather than Marano - could you please add a close-up of the gangya area taken directly from above, please?

The cross-piece is definitely Sulu; the scabbard silver bands look restored to me from the pics (despite some dings).

I do wonder whether the hilt got married to the blade at a later time (maybe abroad)? The last band with okir seems a tad large, too. Any hints it might be an older replacement? (Looks like genuine Moro craftsmanship though.)

Just speculating a bit to hear your thoughts - pics can be deceiving.

Regards,
Kai

27th January 2018, 12:46 AM	#5
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Algelan, Very nice family pic! BTW, did you showed us the kris at the bottom already? Congrats to the new addition! I have a hunch that the blade might be Sulu rather than Marano - could you please add a close-up of the gangya area taken directly from above, please? The cross-piece is definitely Sulu; the scabbard silver bands look restored to me from the pics (despite some dings). I do wonder whether the hilt got married to the blade at a later time (maybe abroad)? The last band with okir seems a tad large, too. Any hints it might be an older replacement? (Looks like genuine Moro craftsmanship though.) Just speculating a bit to hear your thoughts - pics can be deceiving. Regards, Kai