a very lukky kris

[mrwizard]

Hello Gene,
Thanks, but the scabbard of your kris is of a completely different quality. Your scabbard is well carved, has a polished surface and appears to be of good wood. I would bet its original owner was proud to carry it around in public.
The scabbard of mine is of poor quality wood, roughly carved and no one would like to carry it in public.
My guess is that this scabbard was made to for the sole purpose of protecting the blade while it is carried into combat. The black coating being camouflage. If the scabbard was damaged or lost it would be no big loss.

btw. here is a picture of the hilt i forgot to attach in the first post. The pommel seems to be somewhat atypical to me. This cockatoo head has no crest.

Best Regards,
Thilo