Bidspirit auction | Huge Maranao Kris Sword, Ex-David

Huge Maranao Kris Sword, Ex-David Schmidt - Southeast Asia, Philippines Archipelagos, Mindanao, Region of Lanao Lake, Maranao peoples massive kris sword with a long straight double-edged laminated steel blade with pierced guard section that is overlaid with two bands of copper (baka-baka or asang-asang). Handle in vegetable fibers woven twine affixed with black resin. Scabbard carved in wood with a decorative section to the top. Wrapped in natural rope and woven rattan bands. Size 31” L, blade 24” L Ex-California Collection, Ex-David Schmidt Condition: wear commensurate with age and use. Temporary tie to base of scabbard. Copper wire to base of grip. Metal ring at butt of handle loose.