PDA

View Full Version : A cross-cultural Borneo kris

VVV
22nd March 2012, 03:46 PM
One very nice mandau shorter I managed to trade this unique kris with a local collector.
The fittings seems to be Tausug, the blade Maranao and the motifs Dayak.

Michael
Gustav
22nd March 2012, 04:04 PM
Very nice! Since the sheath is depicted in Jensen's Krisdisk, I always wondered myself how the blade looks like and expected something more "suluish". Is the fit good? The sheath is really unique.

Very nice hilt pommel also.
Sajen
22nd March 2012, 05:52 PM
Hi Michael,

now after the comment from Gustav I know from where I know this sheath! :cool: Very nice kris, congratulations! Great addition to your collection. Do you plan to etch the blade?

Regards,

Detlef
CharlesS
22nd March 2012, 06:45 PM
Magnificent piece!!
Sajen
22nd March 2012, 06:47 PM
Very nice! Since the sheath is depicted in Jensen's Krisdisk, I always wondered myself how the blade looks like and expected something more "suluish". Is the fit good? The sheath is really unique.

Very nice hilt pommel also.

Hello Gustav,

the blade is schown by Jensens kris disc as well on page 18!

Regards,

Detlef
Gustav
22nd March 2012, 06:55 PM
Thanks Sajen!

This shows I never opened chapter "Nias, Borneo". In "Philippines" chapter there is only the sheath (of all parts of this kris) depicted.
VVV
22nd March 2012, 10:15 PM
Thanks all,

I don't plan to etch it because I don't see any signs of anything to bring out from it.

Michael
Battara
22nd March 2012, 11:41 PM
What an interesting piece! Shows the power of trade and we find different parts from different tribes sometimes.
VVV
24th March 2012, 12:21 PM
Yes,

Not all users were so strict with only using weapons made by their own ethnic group. The grass is always greener...

Michael
Battara
24th March 2012, 09:06 PM
Yes,

Not all users were so strict with only using weapons made by their own ethnic group. The grass is always greener...

Michael
Now that is very true.
ThePepperSkull
25th March 2012, 05:58 PM
Those broad, straight maranao pieces really stand out. Very mighty-looking. Very interesting with the Dayak motif-covered sheath
carlos
25th March 2012, 06:17 PM
:eek: WOWWW :eek: Congratulations, this piece is amazing, the hilt is marvelllous...but scabbard is superior quality,the borneo designs are fantastics!!
Thanks
best regards
carlos