SUNDANG MINDANAO LUMAD BOLO

[tanaruz]

Originally Posted by Ian

Hello Yves,

Of the two scabbards you show, the bottom one looks more traditionally Muslim (Moro), while the top one holding the Zamboanga barung looks more Chavacano with the drilled hole for a rope belt. If you're picking between the two, and want a Muslim flavor, I would go with the second one.
As far as the hilt on your new piece, I think it is probably a naga (snake) as the teeth look more like a snake's teeth and fangs than, say, a crocodile or mythical dragon.


Ian

Hi Sir,

Many thanks for the info.

Both blades are in my collection. I acquired both of them from Palawan. The bottom piece is actually a Tausug barung from Sulu. I purchased the item in the southern Palawan (moro area). The former owner's family migrated to the southern part of Palawan. The top one came from a collector in mid-area of Palawan. A Palawan badung. Also of moro provenance.

I'm Chavacano by the way. Born and bred in Zamboanga City.

Yes, in all likelihood a naga on the new piece.

Kindest regards,

Yves