Is this a Horse hoof Keris?

Terry K · 27th September 2014, 10:33 PM

I got this yesterday and as usual don't know exactly what it is. Any help is appreciated.

Battara · 28th September 2014, 02:45 AM

This looks to be a tourist souvenir Sulu kris post WWII.

Ian · 28th September 2014, 04:31 AM

Hi Terry:

I agree with Battara. This is a kris-like knife that probably comes from the Yakan people of Basilan Island. The style of rattan wrap to the scabbard is, I have been told by art dealers in Manila, typical of their craft work. There are also many Yakan living in Zamboanga City in southern Mindanao, and your knife may well have originally come from there as it is a popular tourist destination and these items were produced as mementos for purchase by visitors to the region.

Ian

27th September 2014, 10:33 PM	#1
Terry K Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 86	Is this a Horse hoof Keris? I got this yesterday and as usual don't know exactly what it is. Any help is appreciated. Attached Images

28th September 2014, 02:45 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	This looks to be a tourist souvenir Sulu kris post WWII.

28th September 2014, 04:31 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,023	Hi Terry: I agree with Battara. This is a kris-like knife that probably comes from the Yakan people of Basilan Island. The style of rattan wrap to the scabbard is, I have been told by art dealers in Manila, typical of their craft work. There are also many Yakan living in Zamboanga City in southern Mindanao, and your knife may well have originally come from there as it is a popular tourist destination and these items were produced as mementos for purchase by visitors to the region. Ian