Quest for info concerning my Keris

Henk · 15th December 2007, 02:00 PM

Bart,

My first impression was a moro kris from the Philipines. But I get more convinced this keris originates from Borneo.
I don't think it is a tourist piece. It certainly has some age, but how much I don't know.

Battara · 15th December 2007, 06:25 PM

These are more recently made Moro kris, post 1940s/1950s. Possibly for local datus.

Borneo - anything is possible since there are Moros there too.....

David · 15th December 2007, 08:07 PM

I agree with Jose, which is why i moved this thread. No, i wouldn't call these "tourist", though i wonder if some weren't made for high-end collectors instead of datus.

The workmanship is indeed beautiful, but i would imagine these care no more than 50 yrs. old at most.

15th December 2007, 02:00 PM	#1
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Bart, My first impression was a moro kris from the Philipines. But I get more convinced this keris originates from Borneo. I don't think it is a tourist piece. It certainly has some age, but how much I don't know.

15th December 2007, 06:25 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	These are more recently made Moro kris, post 1940s/1950s. Possibly for local datus. Borneo - anything is possible since there are Moros there too.....

15th December 2007, 08:07 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	I agree with Jose, which is why i moved this thread. No, i wouldn't call these "tourist", though i wonder if some weren't made for high-end collectors instead of datus. The workmanship is indeed beautiful, but i would imagine these care no more than 50 yrs. old at most.