A strange kalis ???

[paolo]

Hi all,
I bought recently the book "contribution a l'étude des armes orientales" by P. Holstein. In the Plate XLVII there is a strange "kalis of Sulu"; I never saw a similar one before (it looks to me it has a twisted core blade). Might someone tell me something more about this weapon ? (Sorry for the worst pic, but the catalogue is of the 1930).
A Good Easter
Paolo

[Flavio]

Wow!!! never seen one like this before!!!! seems a mix between a kris and a barong :confused: :confused: Thanks to show the picture, Paolo :)

BUONA PASQUA :)

[VVV]

Hi Paolo,

That one also has puzzled me.
I found another one, slightly resembling, in the Tropen picture archive.

Michael

[kai]

These 2 "sabre kris" are neat high-end pieces! I've also seen plain single-edged kris and will try to post pics for reference.

Regards,
Kai