art-of-swords: Silver Moro Kris SwordDated: 19th centuryPlace...

art-of-swords:

Silver Moro Kris Sword

• Dated: 19th century
  
• Place of Origin: Southern Philippines
  
• Measurements: overall length 28 ½ inches (72.3cm); blade length 21 ½ inches (54.6cm); width 5 ½ inches (13.9cm)
  

This ‘Datu Moro’ kris sword has a silver handle. The large ‘kakatua’ pommel is made of thick silver sheet. The handle wrap is a more modern replacement with woven twine and bands of lesser quality silver. The half wavy and half straight blade has a separate 'ganja’ that has a strong pattern in the metal. The blade also shows a good pattern and hardened edge as well as a fuller down the center and silver talisman on each side.    

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