Spanish-American War Period Barong & Kris for Comment

Rick · 31st August 2010, 02:14 AM

This piece appears to have a round tang, or Pesi .
Imo, it is pretty early; possibly even transitional Moro .

Or old Borneo/Brunei ??

It seems the point has been degraded, or altered ?

No close up .

Unfortunate that you and the Seller could not work something out .

laEspadaAncha · 31st August 2010, 03:05 AM

I've been thinking transitional as well... it seems to carry characteristics of both keris/kris. I might have a close-up photo of the blade tip - I'll have to check.

Re: the seller, I truly regret it. On hone hand, I'm still a little peeved about it - the historical significance of it was lost on him, and though I made my case for the importance of keeping the four pieces together, he was indifferent. Yet while this pisses me off somewhat, at the end of the day, it is his prerogative, and it is he who informed me of the (availability of the) collection in the first place.

Anyway, what's done is done, and now I have to continue to appeal to his sense of better judgement and hope he puts me in touch with the new owner.

Battara · 31st August 2010, 03:08 AM

I agree Rick, I think it is the earliest Moro kris I have ever seen. Filigree is incredible and for me points to Sulu origin (as well as the top part of the blade).

I would LOVE to have had this piece in my collection........

laEspadaAncha · 31st August 2010, 06:44 AM

Let's keep the hope alive, Jose... I would love to give you the chance! Even if the collection is split, I would prefer if a) the kris went to someone who appreciates its intrinsic value as an ethnographic edged weapon of cultural significance (and in your case, far more than I possibly can!), b) it goes to someone with whom I can keep in touch so that person and I have the option of reuniting and/or keeping the collection together at some future date, and c) that it goes to a forumite.

Battara · 1st September 2010, 12:32 AM

Thank you Chris. I hope so also....and I would love to do research on it with it in my hands!

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31st August 2010, 02:14 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,365	This piece appears to have a round tang, or Pesi . Imo, it is pretty early; possibly even transitional Moro . Or old Borneo/Brunei ?? It seems the point has been degraded, or altered ? No close up . Unfortunate that you and the Seller could not work something out .

31st August 2010, 03:05 AM	#2
laEspadaAncha Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 608	I've been thinking transitional as well... it seems to carry characteristics of both keris/kris. I might have a close-up photo of the blade tip - I'll have to check. Re: the seller, I truly regret it. On hone hand, I'm still a little peeved about it - the historical significance of it was lost on him, and though I made my case for the importance of keeping the four pieces together, he was indifferent. Yet while this pisses me off somewhat, at the end of the day, it is his prerogative, and it is he who informed me of the (availability of the) collection in the first place. Anyway, what's done is done, and now I have to continue to appeal to his sense of better judgement and hope he puts me in touch with the new owner.

31st August 2010, 03:08 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,325	I agree Rick, I think it is the earliest Moro kris I have ever seen. Filigree is incredible and for me points to Sulu origin (as well as the top part of the blade). I would LOVE to have had this piece in my collection........

31st August 2010, 06:44 AM	#4
laEspadaAncha Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 608	Let's keep the hope alive, Jose... I would love to give you the chance! Even if the collection is split, I would prefer if a) the kris went to someone who appreciates its intrinsic value as an ethnographic edged weapon of cultural significance (and in your case, far more than I possibly can!), b) it goes to someone with whom I can keep in touch so that person and I have the option of reuniting and/or keeping the collection together at some future date, and c) that it goes to a forumite.

1st September 2010, 12:32 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,325	Thank you Chris. I hope so also....and I would love to do research on it with it in my hands!