Very Interesting Moro Kriss w/ Silver pommel and Talismans

CharlesS · 3rd June 2010, 09:30 PM

This is a quite interesting and unique Moro kriss. For starters the silver pommel is one of the rarer forms, but just as interesting is the nicely laminated blade with silver inlaid talismans. Note the central line of inlay is twisted silver and copper. The scabbard is original to the kriss.

Lew · 3rd June 2010, 10:21 PM

That's it Charles now you owe me a new key board! My present is now covered in drool.

This is without a doubt one of the finest kris of this type I have ever seen. The only thing I can see that is a bit off is the bacca bacca?

Congrats

CharlesS · 3rd June 2010, 10:33 PM

Agreed Lew. The okir work on the baca-baca, and even the lower portion of the hilt is not what you might think it would be. But, there is no indication that anything was replaced or redone. In fact, this was found in practically untouched condition, the scabbard being badly broken, and it(scabbard) HAS been restored in two spots but is original to the kriss.

David · 3rd June 2010, 10:47 PM

Holy freakin' molly Charles!!! What are you trying to do to us?!

Just beautiful!

kino · 4th June 2010, 05:25 AM

Very very nice...

What makes the kakatua a rare form?

Congrats.

Battara · 4th June 2010, 05:38 AM

Oh yes I remember worshiping this at the show. If you ever put it in the trash can please let me know....

CharlesS · 4th June 2010, 11:58 AM

Kino, the silver ones are a little rarer.

mross · 4th June 2010, 03:05 PM

NICE, love the braided wire work.

kino · 5th June 2010, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlesS

Kino, the silver ones are a little rarer.

I see.Thanks for the clarification. I thought you were talking about the form/shape, of the kakatua.
You have been busy Charles, very nice pieces.

3rd June 2010, 09:30 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Very Interesting Moro Kriss w/ Silver pommel and Talismans This is a quite interesting and unique Moro kriss. For starters the silver pommel is one of the rarer forms, but just as interesting is the nicely laminated blade with silver inlaid talismans. Note the central line of inlay is twisted silver and copper. The scabbard is original to the kriss. Attached Images Last edited by CharlesS; 3rd June 2010 at 11:59 PM.

3rd June 2010, 10:21 PM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	That's it Charles now you owe me a new key board! My present is now covered in drool. This is without a doubt one of the finest kris of this type I have ever seen. The only thing I can see that is a bit off is the bacca bacca? Congrats

3rd June 2010, 10:33 PM	#3
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Agreed Lew. The okir work on the baca-baca, and even the lower portion of the hilt is not what you might think it would be. But, there is no indication that anything was replaced or redone. In fact, this was found in practically untouched condition, the scabbard being badly broken, and it(scabbard) HAS been restored in two spots but is original to the kriss.

3rd June 2010, 10:47 PM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Holy freakin' molly Charles!!! What are you trying to do to us?! Just beautiful!

4th June 2010, 05:25 AM	#5
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,020	Very very nice... What makes the kakatua a rare form? Congrats.

4th June 2010, 05:38 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Oh yes I remember worshiping this at the show. If you ever put it in the trash can please let me know....

4th June 2010, 11:58 AM	#7
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Kino, the silver ones are a little rarer.

4th June 2010, 03:05 PM	#8
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	NICE, love the braided wire work.