Moro Sulu Kriss with Elongated Silver Hoof Pommel

CharlesS · 8th July 2014, 06:29 PM

Battara,

The floral panel is pretty obvious, but what do you make of that little extension towards the tip of the blade? Significance?

BTW, the work is wonderful...can't wait to get it in hand!

Sajen · 8th July 2014, 07:06 PM

Great work Jose!

I am already curious to see what you will be able to to do by my one!

Regards,
Detlef

Battara · 11th July 2014, 04:57 PM

Thank you both!

Charles, if you are referring to the trident made of silver inlay, Cato says that this is a protective symbol for the owner/wielder of the kris facing the enemy. If this is true, I also wonder if was a carry over from Indic influences long ago (Majapahit Empire) or from trade with India and Indonesia. The roots would be from perhaps Shiva's trident and thus talismanic.

Detlef, your will see yours.........

8th July 2014, 06:29 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Battara, The floral panel is pretty obvious, but what do you make of that little extension towards the tip of the blade? Significance? BTW, the work is wonderful...can't wait to get it in hand!

8th July 2014, 07:06 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,272	Great work Jose! I am already curious to see what you will be able to to do by my one! Regards, Detlef

11th July 2014, 04:57 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	Thank you both! Charles, if you are referring to the trident made of silver inlay, Cato says that this is a protective symbol for the owner/wielder of the kris facing the enemy. If this is true, I also wonder if was a carry over from Indic influences long ago (Majapahit Empire) or from trade with India and Indonesia. The roots would be from perhaps Shiva's trident and thus talismanic. Detlef, your will see yours.........