Barong or what is it...

carlos · 24th March 2009, 08:54 PM

Thank you very much for the information!! I´m waiting this sword and when arrived I´ll put more pictures.
Thanks again
Carlos

migueldiaz · 25th March 2009, 03:08 PM

Hola Carlos

Looks like you have a nice catch there!

It looks like a barong to me, too. Am not sure however from which part of Moroland it would be coming from.

Talking about barongs originating from southern Palawan (which as early as the time when Magellan landed in the Philippines (1521) up to now, are inhabited by Muslims), a fellow Filipino and a member of this forum sold me earlier two southern Palawan Moro barongs (photos below).

They are not that old to be classified as antiques. Just the same, the make is of very good quality, and we may note that the blade is somewhat elongated, too.

kai · 26th March 2009, 10:38 AM

Hello Miguel,

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Talking about barongs originating from southern Palawan (which as early as the time when Magellan landed in the Philippines (1521) up to now, are inhabited by Muslims),

Yes, a Moro strongpost. However, I think we shouldn't glance over the mountain tribes which have been present on Palawan, too.

Quote:

a fellow Filipino and a member of this forum sold me earlier two southern Palawan Moro barongs (photos below).

The first one is of exceptional quality! Would you mind posting some close-ups - possibly in a separate thread? Thanks!

Regards,
Kai

kai · 26th March 2009, 10:41 AM

Great bargain, Carlos!

Looks like a 19th c. hilt to me.

Please try to clean and etch the blade!

Regards,
Kai

migueldiaz · 27th March 2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kai

The first one is of exceptional quality! Would you mind posting some close-ups - possibly in a separate thread? Thanks!i

Hello Kai,

I've just made the relevant post in this old thread. On the first page of that thread, Dan also posted pics of another Palawan barong which you might want to check out ...

24th March 2009, 08:54 PM	#1
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 755	Thanks Thank you very much for the information!! I´m waiting this sword and when arrived I´ll put more pictures. Thanks again Carlos

25th March 2009, 03:08 PM	#2
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Hola Carlos Looks like you have a nice catch there! It looks like a barong to me, too. Am not sure however from which part of Moroland it would be coming from. Talking about barongs originating from southern Palawan (which as early as the time when Magellan landed in the Philippines (1521) up to now, are inhabited by Muslims), a fellow Filipino and a member of this forum sold me earlier two southern Palawan Moro barongs (photos below). They are not that old to be classified as antiques. Just the same, the make is of very good quality, and we may note that the blade is somewhat elongated, too. Attached Images

26th March 2009, 10:41 AM	#4
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Great bargain, Carlos! Looks like a 19th c. hilt to me. Please try to clean and etch the blade! Regards, Kai