Maranao Sundang

ThePepperSkull · 31st December 2009, 04:18 AM

Apologies in advance if it's bad form to resurrect an old thread on these forums, but I remember seeing a picture not too long ago of a Datu (from Sulu, I believe) holding his Kris in the air with the sun shining in his face.

The whole blade did not glint in the sun, in fact it looked quite grey/black in the picture. The two baca-baca at the base of the blade, however, were quite reflective.

I can't for the life of me find that picture now, but when I do, I'll be sure to edit this post with it.

Maurice · 31st December 2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ThePepperSkull

Apologies in advance if it's bad form to resurrect an old thread on these forums, but I remember seeing a picture not too long ago of a Datu (from Sulu, I believe) holding his Kris in the air with the sun shining in his face.

The whole blade did not glint in the sun, in fact it looked quite grey/black in the picture. The two baca-baca at the base of the blade, however, were quite reflective.

I can't for the life of me find that picture now, but when I do, I'll be sure to edit this post with it.

must be this one!

Aleksey G. · 31st December 2009, 02:05 PM

same pic with with a touch of some photo magic

ThePepperSkull · 31st December 2009, 03:14 PM

It's that exact one! Thanks, guys.

I remember seeing it numerous times while reading about moro Kris, but when the image needs popping up, I couldn't seem to find it!

Bill M · 31st December 2009, 03:44 PM

Looks like his feet are etched

David · 31st December 2009, 06:04 PM

Well i would say that the blade definitely appears to be etched dark in this photo so there must be some tradition to it.

ThePepperSkull · 1st January 2010, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

Looks like his feet are etched

I wonder what Pamor we'd call that.... Pamor Bluchis (Blue cheese) ?

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Originally Posted by David

Well i would say that the blade definitely appears to be etched dark in this photo so there must be some tradition to it.

Definitely. I'd say that this would be indicative of the aforementioned sun heat and Citrus juice etching method mentioned in this thread.

Bill M · 1st January 2010, 06:03 PM

I heard that the Moro liked darker blades when they waited in ambush. Perhaps lighter blades when at home or when they wanted to make a "flashy entrance."

I recently met a Moro Princess of the Buayan Dynasty. Maybe she would know. I'll ask. She is more involved in politics, but since Datu Utto was in her lineage, she might have an opinion.

31st December 2009, 04:18 AM	#1
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	Apologies in advance if it's bad form to resurrect an old thread on these forums, but I remember seeing a picture not too long ago of a Datu (from Sulu, I believe) holding his Kris in the air with the sun shining in his face. The whole blade did not glint in the sun, in fact it looked quite grey/black in the picture. The two baca-baca at the base of the blade, however, were quite reflective. I can't for the life of me find that picture now, but when I do, I'll be sure to edit this post with it. Last edited by ThePepperSkull; 31st December 2009 at 04:28 AM.

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Aleksey G. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 70	same pic with with a touch of some photo magic Attached Images

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ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	It's that exact one! Thanks, guys. I remember seeing it numerous times while reading about moro Kris, but when the image needs popping up, I couldn't seem to find it!

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Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Looks like his feet are etched

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David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	Well i would say that the blade definitely appears to be etched dark in this photo so there must be some tradition to it.

1st January 2010, 06:03 PM	#8
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	I heard that the Moro liked darker blades when they waited in ambush. Perhaps lighter blades when at home or when they wanted to make a "flashy entrance." I recently met a Moro Princess of the Buayan Dynasty. Maybe she would know. I'll ask. She is more involved in politics, but since Datu Utto was in her lineage, she might have an opinion.