Keri, know nothing about it. Help?

celtan · 10th September 2010, 06:41 PM

Hi guys,
Asian weapons aren't my forte. A friend owns this, and asked my help for details. Would appreciate assistance: value, provenance, estimated age. The wood handle is loose, and uncarved.

Best regards

M

David · 10th September 2010, 07:07 PM

This is a Moro kris so i am transferring it to the main forum. We only discuss Indonesian keris here.
This appears to me to be a rather contemporary (latter half of the 20th century) piece, a bit touristy from what i can see in these photos.
As always, value is not to be discussed on the forums.

celtan · 10th September 2010, 08:13 PM

Thx Dave, nuff sed
M

Rick · 11th September 2010, 12:23 AM

I have a very similar example .
Mine appears to be pattern welded .

10th September 2010, 06:41 PM	#1
celtan Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PR, USA Posts: 679	Keri, know nothing about it. Help? Hi guys, Asian weapons aren't my forte. A friend owns this, and asked my help for details. Would appreciate assistance: value, provenance, estimated age. The wood handle is loose, and uncarved. Best regards M

11th September 2010, 12:23 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	I have a very similar example . Mine appears to be pattern welded . Attached Images

10th September 2010, 07:07 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	This is a Moro kris so i am transferring it to the main forum. We only discuss Indonesian keris here. This appears to me to be a rather contemporary (latter half of the 20th century) piece, a bit touristy from what i can see in these photos. As always, value is not to be discussed on the forums.

10th September 2010, 08:13 PM	#3
celtan Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PR, USA Posts: 679	Thx Dave, nuff sed M