Hi Xas,
Good to see you posting another interesting
kris. The snake (
naga) motif on Maranao pieces in particular seems well established, but I think it may not go back very far. I posted a decorative 20th C
gunong with a distinct
naga hilt a while ago
here. I'm wondering whether your
kris might fall into the same category.
The hilt appears to be very flattened in thr plane of the blade, limiting the way in which it can be held. Uncommon orientation for a
kris which usually has a circular cross-section. Do you think the hilt has a particular spiritual meaning?
Regards, Ian.