Barung Restoration for Uncle

[SanibelSwassa]

My Uncle was able to pick up this Barung from a very generous friend.
I did some basic restoration work on it and here are the results. I love helping bring these pieces back to a semblance of their glory. We are grateful to be able to venerate the art, history and workmanship behind the Filipino Martial Arts.

Enjoy and Merry Christmas to all!!

[Rick]

Very nice!
I wonder what the smith did to make the pattern come out in that configuration. It looks almost like the inside of a banana peel.
The forging lines converge at the point which gives the impression of concentrated power.
Now; about that scabbard...
There is a photo of some young men sparring in Cato's book and they're using the scabbards to parry with.

[JeffS]

That pattern is mesmerizing. Well done.

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by Rick

Very nice!
I wonder what the smith did to make the pattern come out in that configuration. It looks almost like the inside of a banana peel.
The forging lines converge at the point which gives the impression of concentrated power.
Now; about that scabbard...
There is a photo of some young men sparring in Cato's book and they're using the scabbards to parry with.

It is an absolute stunner isn't it! It is the type of forging that would have me pondering that the maker was well versed in his art and likely made Kris given the point you make.

There has been good photographic evidence of these sheaths being used for defense/offense, and in handling other weapons, I gravitate to this being a natural thing with them too, yet, I've not seen enough evidence to support this in other cultures.

It is worth bringing this back to the surface too.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...29&postcount=1

[werecow]

Originally Posted by Rick

Very nice!
I wonder what the smith did to make the pattern come out in that configuration. It looks almost like the inside of a banana peel.

Reminds me more of a watermelon skin. But prettier.