art-of-swords:
Moro Kris Sword
- Dated: 19th century
- Geography: Southern Philippines
- Measurements: overall length 27" (68.58cm); blade length 21" (53.34cm)
The handle has a burl wood pommel, and a variety of wrappings of rattan and twine. The two copper stirrups are large and have the connecting straps mostly not under the binding. There may be a variety of ages of handle wrappings that are not as old as the blade. The blade is small and forged with beautiful silver inlay talisman decorations.
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