Old Barong

Sajen · 21st May 2023, 01:11 PM

Hi Snody,

When I am not completely wrong it's a Samal barong and could be very well from the second half of the 19th century. For Sama or Samal people have a look here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sama-Bajau
The wood they normally use for the handles is banati, can you provide a close up from the handle?

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 21st May 2023, 01:12 PM

Forgot to mention, a very nice example!

Maj-Biffy Snodgrass · 21st May 2023, 04:08 PM

Very interesting, I will post some pics of the hilt wood section a bit later, thanks again Detlef you are well of knowledge.

. Snody

21st May 2023, 04:08 PM	#3
Maj-Biffy Snodgrass Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Posts: 66	Thanks you Detlef Very interesting, I will post some pics of the hilt wood section a bit later, thanks again Detlef you are well of knowledge. . Snody

21st May 2023, 01:11 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Hi Snody, When I am not completely wrong it's a Samal barong and could be very well from the second half of the 19th century. For Sama or Samal people have a look here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sama-Bajau The wood they normally use for the handles is banati, can you provide a close up from the handle? Regards, Detlef

21st May 2023, 01:12 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Forgot to mention, a very nice example!