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Lot 133

Philippine Kalis (Kris) Sword

Estimate: $200 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

Philippine kalis sword. Moro people, Mindanao, Philippines. Filipino, ca. Late 19th century. This kalis has a separate gangya that has been forged to the blade. Straight blade into wavy curves. Curved hilt with jute / rattan wrappings. Hand forged steel with brass and copper inlay. Minor imperfections / oxidation in the steel. Minor loss of inlay at points. Blade: 21 ¼” long. Total length: 25 ¼” long. Keywords: kris, keris, Southeast Asia, Asian, tribal, warfare, militaria, decor, decoration, Muslim, Islamic