Kris (aka Keris) Sword, Moro, Philippines
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Example of a Moro Keris (or kris) sword with a 21-3/4" wavy blade; light laminated grain structure. Wood hilt wrapped with string, mother-of-pearl plates decorations near pommel [three missing, five remaining]. White metal ferrule and straps [baca-baca] around blade adjacent to the hilt. Overall length is ~27-3/4". |
Various Kris (aka Keris) Swords and Daggers, Philippines
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