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Old 10th December 2016, 06:34 PM   #1
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Yup, definitely a separate gangya!

I'd also believe this Moro kris to be first quarter of the 20th century or even a bit younger. Interesting arrangement of fullers at the base!

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Old 11th December 2016, 04:10 AM   #2
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Thanks for the information Kai.
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Old 11th December 2016, 05:03 AM   #3
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I agree with Kai - separate ganga - a great thing to have for an earlier piece. Much later do we see gangas simulated by an engraving line.

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Old 11th December 2016, 08:50 PM   #4
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I'd also believe this Moro kris to be first quarter of the 20th century or even a bit younger.
Sorry, I meant older, i. e. possibly also later 19th c.

BTW, I'd also strongly endorse etching of this blade: Very likely laminated! And this blade is sound enough to be able to deal with a lot of etching attempts...

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Old 12th December 2016, 01:18 AM   #5
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There are pictures of datus holding kris and barong that are etched dark.
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Old 12th December 2016, 02:00 AM   #6
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Thank you all for your information and comments ; I will take them into consideration.
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