Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 1: American, Southern & Modern Works

Fri, Jan 15, 2016 05:00PM EST - Sun, Jan 17, 2016 05:00PM EST
Lot 214

Five Southeast Asia Edged Weapons

Estimate: $600 - $800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Panaba (Moro jungle axe), late 19th/early 20th century, hand-forged steel head, rattan wrap on wood handle, 29 in. overall length, [short age cracks in handle, blade with some dark spots]; head axe, possibly from Northern Luzon, late 19th/early 20th century, steel head and wood handle, 22-7/8 in. overall length, [wood handle in excellent condition, head with dark age spots]; Kris, late 19th/early 20th century, brass pommel and handle wrapped with brass and copper wire, 27-1/2 in. overall length, [blade with forging flaws, some dark spots and small areas of pitting]; Kris, late 19th/early 20th century, metal pommel and ferrule, copper bands over rear of blade, handle covered with fine cord that appears to have been painted, blade engraved with star and other symbols, 26-3/4 in. overall length, [handle covering dry and some losses to finish, blade with some dark spots and pitting]; Kris, 20th century, wood handle wrapped with fine cord, blade with incised carving, wooden scabbard with metal bands, 25-3/4 in. overall length, [handle wrapping partially loose] . Provenance: Private Collection