Moro Sulu Kriss with Elongated Silver Hoof Pommel

DaveS · 14th February 2014, 07:45 AM

Jose: You are right. I do remember this discussion. However I think the majority of collectors of moro stuff see blades at gun shows or knife shows that either have been polished by the owners, or they are covered in rust. I don't think most of them have any idea what they were supposed to look like when they were actually in use. In fact most people that come to the shows that we do, invariably ask, when they see a kris especially an Indo kris ask " ARE THESE BLADES MADE OF SOME KIND OF STONE"???. It usually happens two or three times during a show.........Dave.

CharlesS · 17th February 2014, 04:08 PM

I'm most grateful for your input guys!

Battara · 8th July 2014, 12:05 AM

I just finished repairing and replacing the missing silver inlay on both sides of this wonderful piece.

Enjoy.

CharlesS · 8th July 2014, 06:29 PM

Battara,

The floral panel is pretty obvious, but what do you make of that little extension towards the tip of the blade? Significance?

BTW, the work is wonderful...can't wait to get it in hand!

Sajen · 8th July 2014, 07:06 PM

Great work Jose!

I am already curious to see what you will be able to to do by my one!

Regards,
Detlef

Battara · 11th July 2014, 04:57 PM

Thank you both!

Charles, if you are referring to the trident made of silver inlay, Cato says that this is a protective symbol for the owner/wielder of the kris facing the enemy. If this is true, I also wonder if was a carry over from Indic influences long ago (Majapahit Empire) or from trade with India and Indonesia. The roots would be from perhaps Shiva's trident and thus talismanic.

Detlef, your will see yours.........

8th July 2014, 12:05 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,339	I just finished repairing and replacing the missing silver inlay on both sides of this wonderful piece. Enjoy. Attached Images

14th February 2014, 07:45 AM	#1
DaveS Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 327	Jose: You are right. I do remember this discussion. However I think the majority of collectors of moro stuff see blades at gun shows or knife shows that either have been polished by the owners, or they are covered in rust. I don't think most of them have any idea what they were supposed to look like when they were actually in use. In fact most people that come to the shows that we do, invariably ask, when they see a kris especially an Indo kris ask " ARE THESE BLADES MADE OF SOME KIND OF STONE"???. It usually happens two or three times during a show.........Dave.

17th February 2014, 04:08 PM	#2
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	I'm most grateful for your input guys!

8th July 2014, 06:29 PM	#4
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Battara, The floral panel is pretty obvious, but what do you make of that little extension towards the tip of the blade? Significance? BTW, the work is wonderful...can't wait to get it in hand!

8th July 2014, 07:06 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,360	Great work Jose! I am already curious to see what you will be able to to do by my one! Regards, Detlef

11th July 2014, 04:57 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,339	Thank you both! Charles, if you are referring to the trident made of silver inlay, Cato says that this is a protective symbol for the owner/wielder of the kris facing the enemy. If this is true, I also wonder if was a carry over from Indic influences long ago (Majapahit Empire) or from trade with India and Indonesia. The roots would be from perhaps Shiva's trident and thus talismanic. Detlef, your will see yours.........