Fine and Large Sundang / Moro Kris Sword

Sundang swords, sometimes referred to as Kalis, or Moro sword are most commonly found in Mindanao, Philippines but are also spread around from Malaya in the west to Moro Land in the east. All with small variations that make exact identification not easy. The Moro Sundang swords are usually larger and heavier than their Malay sisters.

The large Sundang sword offered here has a massive, wide, wavy 9 luk  blade. Forged from laminated steel. Engraved silver clamp hold the blade in position. Wood handle bound with heavy filigree silver bands alternating with gilded silver bands. Very long 5 1/2 inches I Cockatoo pommel also known as the Danganan style. Original wood scabbard bound with engraved silver bands.   

Blade 22 1/2 inches (57 cm), 2 inches (5 cm) wide with a thick 5 1/2 inches (14 cm) ganja. Total length 30 inches (76 cm). Very Good plus condition.   Authentic and impressive sword. First half of the 20 C.