Philippene/Malay (?) kris with naga

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by kai

I already posted a link in posting #8...

Hello Kai,

Sorry, I have overlooked this.

Originally Posted by kai

We need to be very careful though: I don't believe this initial classification can be taken for granted yet - more research is certainly needed IMVHO!

For sure, full agreement! But it seems that we have had the same thread in mind when we looked to Eric's pictures. I only want to point out the direction Eric should search.

Originally Posted by kai

However, if we go with the tentative overview presented in that linked thread, I don't think that the naga on this kris supports any Melayu origin!

I haven't compared, it's not my own blade. But I haven't ruled out a Bugis origin, the pamor could be a hint.
It's a more as unusual blade, also at this point I agree with you completely but my feeling refuses to accept a recent manufacture for this blade, otherwise I would agree with you. Such a black corrosion I see by the first pictures coming not in a few years.

Regards,
Detlef

Regards,
Detlef

[kai]

No worries, Detlef!

I haven't compared, it's not my own blade. But I haven't ruled out a Bugis origin, the pamor could be a hint.

IMHO, this pamor does not look like what we usually see coming out of Sulawesi; and, if anything, keris sundang are extremely rare...

It's a more as unusual blade, also at this point I agree with you completely but my feeling refuses to accept a recent manufacture for this blade, otherwise I would agree with you. Such a black corrosion I see by the first pictures coming not in a few years.

I'd love to be proven wrong! Collectors sometimes tend to be a bit too paranoid...

Regards,
Kai