Difference between a Klewang and Bangkung

Battara · 28th December 2004, 02:15 AM

Spunger, I almost bid on this. I would consider this a bangkung. For me what really indicates this as more Philippine/Moro is the cockatua pommel, although as Ian aptley stated, there is difficulty coming up with hard and fast rules in this region of the world. I base my opinion on the blade shape and on the pommel.

Spunjer · 28th December 2004, 03:28 AM

the hilt is very similar to this kris that was much talked about a few months ago:
http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/002597.html
the colored rattan band kinda threw me off, tho. have you seen that on moro weapons (colored rattan band)?

Battara · 28th December 2004, 04:52 PM

I just assumed that it was a later repair. As I look at it again, it does look decorative in the use of different colors of rattan. No, I have not seen that on PI Moro stuff. I have seen that on some things from Borneo (where Moros also live). Of course, variations always exist in these pieces. I don't think it would be a major issue.

28th December 2004, 02:15 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,305	Spunger, I almost bid on this. I would consider this a bangkung. For me what really indicates this as more Philippine/Moro is the cockatua pommel, although as Ian aptley stated, there is difficulty coming up with hard and fast rules in this region of the world. I base my opinion on the blade shape and on the pommel.

28th December 2004, 03:28 AM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	the hilt is very similar to this kris that was much talked about a few months ago: http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/002597.html the colored rattan band kinda threw me off, tho. have you seen that on moro weapons (colored rattan band)?

28th December 2004, 04:52 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,305	I just assumed that it was a later repair. As I look at it again, it does look decorative in the use of different colors of rattan. No, I have not seen that on PI Moro stuff. I have seen that on some things from Borneo (where Moros also live). Of course, variations always exist in these pieces. I don't think it would be a major issue.