Lot 85:
A MORO DATUS SWORD KRIS
Sold for: $550
Description
The elaborately-worked junggayan hilt typically carried by a datu or noble, with elephant kakatua-form pommel and silver mounts embellished with okir engraving interspersed with silver band. A pair of silver baca-baca clamps retain the substantial blade forged with a separate ganja and showing handforged layering. In its wooden scabbard with brass inlays.19th-20th century. Losses to scabbard. Overall length 63cm./ 24 ? inches. Condition II
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