King Fischer type Kris or Kriss knife Malaysia, South

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King Fischer type Kris or Kriss knife Malaysia, South
For your consideration is this very fine King Fischer type Kris or Kriss knife Malaysia, South.  The handle, called the ukiran, is made of solid silver depicting a character from the Wayang theater, known as the "kingfisher" or "King Fischer".  It owes its name to its particularly prominent nose similar to a bird's beak. The blade is wavy, in pamor, symbolizes the naga.
The upper part of the scabbard, called the wrangka, is made of dark wood, finished in two side ears with scrolls. The section constituting the body of the scabbard, called the gandar, is made of lighter wood. Three silver rings and full tip cover punctuate it.
OAL is 11 1/4", bladse length is 9".  The keris is in nice condition with expected use marks, the blade shows some rust and pitting.
Please see pictures and make your own opinion regarding condition etc.  I am not a weapons expert by any stretch of the imagination.
This knife is from an extensive collection of world edged weapons assembled in the 1970's & 80's by a Northern Florida antique dealer.
I do substantial research in trying to identify and fairly price rarer collectibles, but I am completely open and appreciate
knowledgeable
input, knowing mistakes will be made.  Thank you.
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ormation or more pictures just ask.
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