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Ian · 18th August 2020, 10:34 AM

I agree, Mindanao kris in Maranao dress. The lack of carving on the gangya is interesting. I've seen this before on certain Moro pieces, and was told by an old antique dealer in Manila that this usually occurred when extra weapons were made in a hurry for a particular conflict. I'm thinking this one may be WWII vintage and was made "in a hurry."

18th August 2020, 10:34 AM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,035	I agree, Mindanao kris in Maranao dress. The lack of carving on the gangya is interesting. I've seen this before on certain Moro pieces, and was told by an old antique dealer in Manila that this usually occurred when extra weapons were made in a hurry for a particular conflict. I'm thinking this one may be WWII vintage and was made "in a hurry."