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Originally Posted by tanaruz
Hi friends,
Sharing one of my father's oldest collection. Supposedly a Maranao kris (?) But I have this feeling that it might be Maguindanao?
OAL: 26.26 inches/ blade: 18.5 inches
sheath: lacquered wood with aluminum bands
hilt/pommel: kakatua motif pommel with braided thread(?) on the hilt.
The upper part of the scabbard has a wooden peg(if this is the right term), which, in my opinion is intended for the sword not to slide down the wearer's waist?
Possible age?
Many thanks
Yves
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Maranao kris from Tugaya, 1920s to WW2 timeline. Distinct lack of a 'face' on the gangya.