Moro Kris in Welsh River

Croccifixio · 5th May 2017, 10:06 AM

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Am I correct in thinking this is Moro and not "Malaysian" as they say? Firstly, it seems far too big for a Malaysian Sundang, and a lot of the details and overall shape seem Moro to me.

Spunjer · 5th May 2017, 06:27 PM

I was about to post this, and yes, i believe it's moro.

Ian · 5th May 2017, 08:56 PM

Interesting discovery. I agree with Ron and croccifixio, definitely a Moro kris. The overall length and width of the blade suggest it is more likely to be late 19th C. than an 18th C. piece. The kakatua hilt is very well preserved--perhaps horn? I'm thinking this is probably from Maranao or Maguindanao based on its overall size. Now, how did it get there?

Ian

F. de Luzon · 6th May 2017, 02:17 AM

How interesting! Moro kris indeed.

5th May 2017, 10:06 AM	#1
Croccifixio Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 33	Moro Kris in Welsh River http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...ocial-facebook Am I correct in thinking this is Moro and not "Malaysian" as they say? Firstly, it seems far too big for a Malaysian Sundang, and a lot of the details and overall shape seem Moro to me.

5th May 2017, 06:27 PM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	I was about to post this, and yes, i believe it's moro.

5th May 2017, 08:56 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,203	Interesting discovery. I agree with Ron and croccifixio, definitely a Moro kris. The overall length and width of the blade suggest it is more likely to be late 19th C. than an 18th C. piece. The kakatua hilt is very well preserved--perhaps horn? I'm thinking this is probably from Maranao or Maguindanao based on its overall size. Now, how did it get there? Ian

6th May 2017, 02:17 AM	#4
F. de Luzon Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 184	How interesting! Moro kris indeed.