Philippine Moro Kris Seko Sword

Object/Artifact

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El Camino College Anthropology Museum

Name/Title

Philippine Moro Kris Seko Sword

Entry/Object ID

E-178

Description

The sword is a three waved, double-edged Keris sword. It may have silver fretwork at the hilt. The scabbard is made of wood and lashed together with metal strips. There is a weaved grip around the handle below the pommel. Engraved down the center of the blade is "Luma," or the Maguindanao tribe, "Ranti," or the Maranao tribe, and "Kalis Taluseko," or the Tausug tribe. It is likely from the 18th or 19th century. See the link below for more information.

Collection

El Camino College Anthropology Museum

Category

Ethnography
Anthropology

Acquisition

Accession

12.02.01

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Southeast Asia

Continent

Asia

Notes

Moro (Sundang)Tausug, Marano, or Maguindanao tribe Mindanao Island, Philippines

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Dimensions of both the blade and the scabbard together

Width

4.5 cm

Length

59.5 cm

Color

Silver, Brown

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

Patina on blade and metal parts of hilt and scabbard. Various dents and scratches in the wooden scabbard, particularly on the back distal side of scabbard. Scratches/wear on all metal lashings. Small knot in wood of scabbard. Blade covered in scratches, smudges and resin-like substance.

Web Links and URLs

The Moro Kris