Auctions Imperial 2017 May Arms & Armor

A MORO DATUS KRIS SWORD

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Start price: $200

Estimated price: $400 - $500

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Description

Likely Maguindanao work, the elaborately-worked junggayan hilt typically carried by a datu or noble, with elephant kakatua-form pommel and silver mounts in bands of fine filigree. Engraved silver baca-bacas retain the substantial blade forged with a separate ganja and showing evidence of a pattern in the steel. In its carved wooden scabbard. Late 19th century. Blade nicked. Overall length 77.5 cm. Condition II