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Hello,
This is the 2nd barung (of 3) which we have restored. It was bought together with the Barung rebirth 1- with no scabbard and hilt. The new scabbard and hilt was made by another artisan (beside the one who made the scabbard/hilt of barung #1) who's also in Jolo: Circa: late 19th century-present Kastil type/ laminated OAL: 24 inches/ blade: 15.75 inches Hilt(new): made from BALU hardwood (don't know the English name for this type of wood). With braided rings (Pamo material). With ferrule made of brass. Scabbard: made from teakwood (jati- in Tausug). Enjoy, Yves |
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Hi Yves,
Another nicely executed dress for this old Moro blade. You have found some very good carvers! Does the scabbard have a central ridge or is it flat? |
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Very nicely done! Good to know that there are still people who are skilled carvers.
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Regards, Kai |
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Hello,
1) scabbard: evenly-rounded, lentil-like cross section; 2) it is very much possible to have these carvers do any design (before the 20th century, etc). Just send some pics and they will do their best. That's where I got the designs for the 3 barungs. ha ha ha Options: a) you can send the picture/s- and they will make the the hilt (and scabbard). If you cannot send the barung, kris,etc. you can trace it in a white cardboard and send it to me; b) or you can send the entire sword to my place in Manila and I will forward it to them in Jolo. Notes: sending of blades from an international origin to Manila is not a problem(in my experience). Sending them back might be a challenge (although I have seen other bladesmiths here sending them thru DHL to the US). But I haven't tried it yet. Let me know. I'd love to assist in making your swords complete. Saludos, Yves |
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Hello Yves,
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Any chance to politely enquire about the familial background and professional influences of all these different carvers? I feel this might help to understand the development of extant carving traditions? Regards, Kai |
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