Moro Kris

kai · 15th December 2010, 02:22 AM

Hello Stephen,

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From my research I believe its a typical Maguindanao Kris.

Yes, the blade is typical Maguindanao (as are scabbard and pommel) and I believe it dates from the early 20th century.

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The broken bits from the pommel show patina so I think its been that way for a while. I need to etch the blade to bring out the lamination I see there.

Will be interesting to see the blade etched!

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I like the tack decoration. There is more on the back holding the brass bands in place. The mounts are silver on the handle.

Yes, the silver will clean up nicely. I haven't seen this type of repair to the scabbard throat but it does look old.

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Looks like at least one baka-baka or asang-asang is missing.

Possibly 2 - does the ferrule show a gap at the upper side, too? (I think I'm even seeing a remnant of the metal connecting string?)

Regards,
Kai

Battara · 15th December 2010, 04:15 AM

I'm with Kai all the way. Lots of repair in it's life, but lots of character. Could you show close ups of the top of the blade around the ganga to see if it did have a second baka-baka?

Sajen · 15th December 2010, 06:13 PM

I also think that there have been a second baka-baka. Your kris remember to my one I have shown here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12825

Be careful by cleaning the silver parts at the handle, there is a high possibility that they are silver plated. Would like to see the blade etched.

Regards,

Detlef

Nagawarrior · 15th December 2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

I also think that there have been a second baka-baka. Your kris remember to my one I have shown here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12825

Be careful by cleaning the silver parts at the handle, there is a high possibility that they are silver plated. Would like to see the blade etched.

Regards,

Detlef

Thanks Detlef. Yours is a lot like mine

I'll take your advise regarding the cleaning of the silver.
As soon as I have a chance I will get more pictures posted. Been busy with work.
Stephen*

Nagawarrior · 9th February 2011, 09:30 PM

Updated photos.
Restoration by Jose Albovias.
I'm very thankfull to have such a fine artisan restore my Kris.

-Stephen*

Rick · 9th February 2011, 10:42 PM

Nice job massaging the ganja back into place, Jose !

May we see the entire sword, please ?

Battara · 9th February 2011, 11:36 PM

Thank you Rick. It took some careful hammering and anvil work.

It was a pleasure to work on this piece. The baka-bakas were fun to do too.

9th February 2011, 09:30 PM	#5
Nagawarrior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Inland Empire, Southern California USA Posts: 160	Updated photos. Restoration by Jose Albovias. I'm very thankfull to have such a fine artisan restore my Kris. -Stephen* Attached Images

15th December 2010, 04:15 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,308	I'm with Kai all the way. Lots of repair in it's life, but lots of character. Could you show close ups of the top of the blade around the ganga to see if it did have a second baka-baka?

15th December 2010, 06:13 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,272	I also think that there have been a second baka-baka. Your kris remember to my one I have shown here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12825 Be careful by cleaning the silver parts at the handle, there is a high possibility that they are silver plated. Would like to see the blade etched. Regards, Detlef

9th February 2011, 10:42 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	Nice job massaging the ganja back into place, Jose ! May we see the entire sword, please ?

9th February 2011, 11:36 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,308	Thank you Rick. It took some careful hammering and anvil work. It was a pleasure to work on this piece. The baka-bakas were fun to do too.