Two Very Good Datu Barongs, One With Shandigan Blade

kino · 5th October 2013, 04:37 PM

Really nice!
I like the way they used a black horn spacer with the ivory.
The accoutrements adds flair to the scabbard.
It amazes me how delicate looking the carvings are on both pieces and how they stayed intact thru time.

Battara · 5th October 2013, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kino

It amazes me how delicate looking the carvings are on both pieces and how they stayed intact thru time.

That is so true Kino! All that carving on both are totally intact. INSANE!

CharlesS · 6th October 2013, 05:26 PM

To be fair, as mentioned in the opener, there was some restoration to the wood on the first one, and some of that involved the carved top(right top edge).

The second one is untouched and I especially love the carving on that one, though both are intricate.

5th October 2013, 04:37 PM	#1
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,018	Really nice! I like the way they used a black horn spacer with the ivory. The accoutrements adds flair to the scabbard. It amazes me how delicate looking the carvings are on both pieces and how they stayed intact thru time.

6th October 2013, 05:26 PM	#3
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	To be fair, as mentioned in the opener, there was some restoration to the wood on the first one, and some of that involved the carved top(right top edge). The second one is untouched and I especially love the carving on that one, though both are intricate.