Code PP33
An early 20th C. Moro Kris sword. The nomenclature used below, in Tausug, reflects that origin although the various parts of a kris are known by many names in different regions.
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Katik (in Tausug): Intact, tight against blade and not separate; the ganja is curved not straight. Nicely carved
Tiuwang: The blade (tiuwang) is very sharp on both sides with a slight diamond cross section extending all the way to the tip. The five waves of blade (siku'-siku') are forged, not cut. This type of blade (full wavy) is referred to in Tausug as "kalis seco”. The forte is carved identically on both sides of the blade in a traditional pattern. The lamination in the blade is faintly visible.
There is one stirrup (asang-asang) present.
Puhan: The hilt is round, of wood, and is covered in three bands of metal. The first band, closest to the blade, is silver (untested) and undecorated. The second band is suasa and the third either tin or lower grade silver. Bands two and three are decorated with a floral motif. The blade is very secure in the hilt.
Pommel: Round with an undecorated metal cap.
The scabbard is wood, of two pieces secured by three metal bands. The chape of the scabbard is brass, decorated in a neutral geometric pattern.
