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Old 23rd June 2014, 11:16 PM   #1
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Default Moro Kris with an odd pommel

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A Kris from Sulu. An odd pommel shape that I don't recall having encountered before. Pieces had been broken off so it's hard to tell what it looked originally. Slender blade has 5 waves.
Blade fits into the scabbard, but not made for the sword.
OAL 24", blade length 19". width of blade 1"
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Old 24th June 2014, 12:01 AM   #2
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Kino,

This is a lovely, interesting piece, per usual from you!

I have one with a very similar pommel and I have always considered it a stylized version of the sarimanok (Moro chicken motif). I sorta look at this a a different version in much the same way we see a variety of versions of Jawa Demam on Indonesian and Malay kerises.The blade of mine is similar in size as well.

Of course I could very well be wrong and have wondered if it had more to do with a stylized flower motif.

I am traveling at the moment, but will try to post a pic of mine to this thread when I get back home.
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Thanks Charles and an interesting concept In an abstract way...it could be.
Looking forward to viewing the photos of yours.
A photo of a Sarimanok, the fish is missing.
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Kino,

Here is mine for comparison of the pommel styles. This pommel is made of green horn. You can certainly see the similarities.
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