SAMAL BARUNG

tanaruz · 25th July 2020, 05:50 AM

Hi,

from my father's collection. a barung from the Samal tribe. With an OAL of 15.4 inches and a 10 inch blade.

Probable era/age?

With its size, I assume its probable for means to be carried by a kid, woman or mean for concealment.

Regards

Yves

Ian · 27th July 2020, 11:32 PM

Hello Yves,

Thanks for posting this Samal barung. The kakatua hilt would suggest WWII era or a little earlier, and the scabbard is consistent with that time frame. Would you post its dimensions please?

Ian

tanaruz · 1st August 2020, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

Hello Yves,

Thanks for posting this Samal barung. The kakatua hilt would suggest WWII era or a little earlier, and the scabbard is consistent with that time frame. Would you post its dimensions please?

Ian

Hello there,

The OAL is 15.4 inches with a 10 inch blade.

Kindest regards

Yves

Ian · 1st August 2020, 09:24 AM

Thanks Yves.

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tanaruz Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 271	SAMAL BARUNG Hi, from my father's collection. a barung from the Samal tribe. With an OAL of 15.4 inches and a 10 inch blade. Probable era/age? With its size, I assume its probable for means to be carried by a kid, woman or mean for concealment. Regards Yves Attached Images

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Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,336	Hello Yves, Thanks for posting this Samal barung. The kakatua hilt would suggest WWII era or a little earlier, and the scabbard is consistent with that time frame. Would you post its dimensions please? Ian

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Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,336	Thanks Yves.