Silver Handle Moro Kris

[Bill M]

The silver is relatively thick, but over wood. The only place it shows wood is under the beak. Everything else looks good.

I like the half-waved blade.

Comments?

Hope that I am not posting too much this morning. Just thought I'd share.

[Battara]

As I mentioned once before in another thread, this is one beautiful kris, especially the silverwork.

[kai]

Very nice Ranti, I guess.

Seems to be a good example of Maranao bladesmithing and silverworking skills; I also like the blade! Would someone venture an estimation of age - possibly mid to late 19th century?

Is the silver pommel cap a bit loose? Maybe Battara can repair that?

BTW, Bill, please also post pics of that inlaid kris if you get around to photographing it. Thanks! :)

Regards,
Kai

[CharlesS]

Interesting that the silverwork has typically Indonesian style and motifs, even more so that it is silverwork adapted over wood. Such motifs can be found in almost the exact same form on better Javanese and Sumatran keris pendoks.

I am just wondering about the origin of this one :rolleyes: ....wish that hilt could speak.

[Battara]

That is a good point Charles (like the one on top of my head :D ). Yes the work does look a little more Indonesian than Moro style okir. Over wood - I have seen a lot of this.