PHILIPPINE MINDANAO MORO KRIS. EX NATIONAL MUSEUM PHILIPPINES #9572

Description

A heavy 19th century Philippine Mindanao Kris (also called a Sundang) from the Sulu Archipelago of the Tausug tribe, double edged 22 inch wavy pattern welded forged blade with a central ridge, 1 brass stirrup, the hilt completely covered with finely braided cord, slender horse hoof type pommel, the original wooden scabbard covered in rattan. Overall 28 inches.
#9572mlo
Purchased by the previous owner in the late 1900's from the National Museum of the Philippines