Finally A Junggayan Datu Kris Sword

Aslan Paladin · 24th July 2019, 07:20 AM

I've always wanted a junggayan ivory-hilt datu sword for my collection but it has always been very hard to find one and even harder to get one with a complete pommel and a scabbard. I was lucky enough to finally obtain one, although I spent more than what I intended to. But this type of sword always command top dollar anyway among Moro swords so I guess there would have been no other way. It measures 31 inches in length. Here are pictures from the seller while I await its arrival. Comments are most welcome. Thanks.

Battara · 24th July 2019, 06:49 PM

Nice example. The yellow bands are gold washed silver. Great to have the ivory intact. I wonder if the later brass covering on the scabbard is hiding damage. From what I can see the from the pictures, this could be Maguindanao.

The blade needs a polish and an etch, and the scabbard needs some repairs.

Congratulations on finding such a complete example with a scabbard!

Aslan Paladin · 25th July 2019, 06:21 AM

Thanks Jose, this was the junggayan kris I told you about that I was eyeing. Kinda hit the wallet hard but that's one off the bucket list now. How old do you think this sword is? I will have the scabbard restored once the sword arrives here in NZ.

kai · 25th July 2019, 07:14 AM

Hello A,

Congrats, nice hilt for sure!

I’d guess at 19th c. - any closeup of the base of the blade for verification?

Regards,
Kai

Aslan Paladin · 25th July 2019, 08:07 AM

Thanks Kai. I have not received the sword yet and these are the only images available from the seller. I will post pictures of the blade once I get it.

24th July 2019, 07:20 AM	#1
Aslan Paladin Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Te Aroha, New Zealand Posts: 122	Finally A Junggayan Datu Kris Sword I've always wanted a junggayan ivory-hilt datu sword for my collection but it has always been very hard to find one and even harder to get one with a complete pommel and a scabbard. I was lucky enough to finally obtain one, although I spent more than what I intended to. But this type of sword always command top dollar anyway among Moro swords so I guess there would have been no other way. It measures 31 inches in length. Here are pictures from the seller while I await its arrival. Comments are most welcome. Thanks. Attached Images

24th July 2019, 06:49 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,226	Nice example. The yellow bands are gold washed silver. Great to have the ivory intact. I wonder if the later brass covering on the scabbard is hiding damage. From what I can see the from the pictures, this could be Maguindanao. The blade needs a polish and an etch, and the scabbard needs some repairs. Congratulations on finding such a complete example with a scabbard!

25th July 2019, 06:21 AM	#3
Aslan Paladin Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Te Aroha, New Zealand Posts: 122	Thanks Jose, this was the junggayan kris I told you about that I was eyeing. Kinda hit the wallet hard but that's one off the bucket list now. How old do you think this sword is? I will have the scabbard restored once the sword arrives here in NZ.

25th July 2019, 07:14 AM	#4
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Hello A, Congrats, nice hilt for sure! I’d guess at 19th c. - any closeup of the base of the blade for verification? Regards, Kai

25th July 2019, 08:07 AM	#5
Aslan Paladin Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Te Aroha, New Zealand Posts: 122	Thanks Kai. I have not received the sword yet and these are the only images available from the seller. I will post pictures of the blade once I get it.