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This rather nice barong just ended by ebay, I was outbid by a well known and respected member.
![]() ![]() ![]() What I really want to know, is this a Yakan or a Borneo barong? There seems to be mistiness about the origin ot this sort of barongs. ![]() |
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Typically these horn ferrules are associated with the Yakan Moros of Mindanao and Basilan. Though this one seems to fit the its scabbard perfectly, it is not what I would expect a typical Yakan scabbard to look like.
see: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=yakan+barong Barongs certainly found their way to Borneo. There is some info on that in the above thread as well. |
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thank you for comment! ![]() I think that the scabbard of the one in question could be a later replacement? ![]() It was for sure a great catch, congrats for the happy winner. Regards, Detlef |
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I had my eye on that one as well. I'm glad it went to a forum member.
I'm curious, would there have originally been a rattan wrap on the handle as well? Have fun, Leif |
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no, there never have been a rattan wrap. Regards, Detlef |
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Rafngard, just for clarity, most of those tribes in the Sulu area use silver sleeves, but on Basilan Island, the Yakan use a horn sleeve instead. Usually both silver and horn sleeves are without woven bands on them.
Good question though........ |
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