BARUNG TAUSUG PATIKUL

tanaruz · 11th March 2023, 02:20 PM

Hello,

Happy to share with you a newly-arrived barung from Patikul, Jolo.

Age: c. 20th century
Hilt: baykaskas (budbud)- silver
Hilt: red banati (root)
Scabbard: marang wood (johey oak),
wrapped with black tape,
A piece of old pis siyabit with MOP pieces.
OAL: 20.5 inches/ Blade: 13.5 inches

Notes:
1. the previous owner was an Imam
2. with talismatic inscription/mark on the blade
3. Marang - a much preferred wood for the scabbard. Easy to carve, light and 'gristly' over time.

Saludos,

Yves

Battara · 12th March 2023, 08:29 AM

Interesting piece. The "nose" and top tail are in modified form and wonderfully and intricately carved.

Sajen · 12th March 2023, 01:06 PM

A very nice mid. to end 20th century barung, very nice!

Ian · 12th March 2023, 02:28 PM

Hi Yves,

Nice modern piece. As Battara notes, very nice carving on hilt and scabbard. Interesting use of tape instead of rattan wrapping.

tanaruz · 13th March 2023, 09:55 AM

Hello friends,

Thanks for the inputs.

As for that 'tape wrapping' - my father did ask the same question to a previously-purchased kris owner from a Philippine Constabulary general who had it as a war trophy.

The tape- serves as a rain/water repellent when the barung is carried during the rainy days.

Saludos,

Yves

11th March 2023, 02:20 PM	#1
tanaruz Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 267	BARUNG TAUSUG PATIKUL Hello, Happy to share with you a newly-arrived barung from Patikul, Jolo. Age: c. 20th century Hilt: baykaskas (budbud)- silver Hilt: red banati (root) Scabbard: marang wood (johey oak), wrapped with black tape, A piece of old pis siyabit with MOP pieces. OAL: 20.5 inches/ Blade: 13.5 inches Notes: 1. the previous owner was an Imam 2. with talismatic inscription/mark on the blade 3. Marang - a much preferred wood for the scabbard. Easy to carve, light and 'gristly' over time. Saludos, Yves Attached Images

13th March 2023, 09:55 AM	#5
tanaruz Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 267	barung tausug patikul Hello friends, Thanks for the inputs. As for that 'tape wrapping' - my father did ask the same question to a previously-purchased kris owner from a Philippine Constabulary general who had it as a war trophy. The tape- serves as a rain/water repellent when the barung is carried during the rainy days. Saludos, Yves

12th March 2023, 08:29 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Interesting piece. The "nose" and top tail are in modified form and wonderfully and intricately carved.

12th March 2023, 01:06 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,779	A very nice mid. to end 20th century barung, very nice!

12th March 2023, 02:28 PM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,200	Hi Yves, Nice modern piece. As Battara notes, very nice carving on hilt and scabbard. Interesting use of tape instead of rattan wrapping.