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Old 5th May 2017, 09:06 AM   #1
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Am I correct in thinking this is Moro and not "Malaysian" as they say? Firstly, it seems far too big for a Malaysian Sundang, and a lot of the details and overall shape seem Moro to me.
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Old 5th May 2017, 05:27 PM   #2
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I was about to post this, and yes, i believe it's moro.
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Old 5th May 2017, 07:56 PM   #3
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Interesting discovery. I agree with Ron and croccifixio, definitely a Moro kris. The overall length and width of the blade suggest it is more likely to be late 19th C. than an 18th C. piece. The kakatua hilt is very well preserved--perhaps horn? I'm thinking this is probably from Maranao or Maguindanao based on its overall size. Now, how did it get there?

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Old 6th May 2017, 01:17 AM   #4
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How interesting! Moro kris indeed.
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