The Andrew Newall Collection of Weapons and The Vyvyan Myerson Collection of Cut-Steel and Cutlery
Online-Only Auction, 6 - 18 October 2021
Session One
Lot Estimate
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 863
About this Item
A large Philippines Moro keris, circa 1900
the grip with original twine, the ivory pommel carved as a stylised parrot head, the blade of wavy form with simple line decoration, the wooden scabbard bound with twine, a section of thescabbard handle lacking, the blade 60cm long, overall length 74cm
*This lot is not suitable for export
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