FILIPINO KRIS - 19 Century. Philippine Moro Islamic Punal Kris Ceremonial Dagger
with traditional blade
Carved bone and copper sheath and handle with hand cut steel blade.
Condition: very good
Size: 14"L
Carved Bone Keris (Kris) Dagger with Hilt
Early 20th century from Southeast Asia
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Place of origin: Southeast Asia
The kris or keris is an asymmetrical dagger most strongly associated with the culture of Indonesia, but also indigenous to Malaysia, Thailand and Brunei. It is known as kalis in the southern Philippines. The kris is famous for its distinctive wavy blade, but in the past, most had straight blades.


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