Barong with nice scabbard

Ascalon · 4th February 2010, 05:24 PM

I just got this piece.
All comments are more than welcome.

Robert · 4th February 2010, 05:39 PM

WOW

Congratulations on your new acquisition!!! That is some beautiful carving.

Could you please post the dimensions?

Robert

Lew · 4th February 2010, 05:48 PM

Must be a Datu parade piece very sweet

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mross · 4th February 2010, 07:28 PM

WOW, the grain in that wood is gorgeous!!

Rick · 4th February 2010, 07:29 PM

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade .

The carving is beautiful but the blade is too long for the scabbard .
I've never seen a barong that sat so tall in its scabbard .

Lew · 4th February 2010, 09:09 PM

True it does seem like the sacabbard was made for a smaller barong but still it is still sooo..... sweet just display it out of the scabbard if it bothers you.

Lew

kino · 5th February 2010, 01:44 AM

Ascalon,

That is the best looking scabbard I've ever seen and the carving of the kakatua is very beautiful. Congratulations on a great find. Thanks for sharing.

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Must be a Datu parade piece

I've heard and read this term used many times. What does "parade", in reference to swords mean??

Spunjer · 5th February 2010, 02:21 AM

kino, kinda like the Sinulog or Dinagyang, only in sulu...

Lew · 5th February 2010, 02:28 AM

I've heard and read this term used many times. What does "parade", in reference to swords mean??[/QUOTE]

By Parade I mean fancier weapons were carried by Datu and higher ranking Moros at most public ceremonies such as weddings or a parade after a battle that they had won.

Battara · 5th February 2010, 03:19 AM

I'm not sure that this was for parade use, but more for semi-daily wear.

Datu parade pieces showed more silver, ivory, gold, etc.

And you are right Louie in your thoughts about parade usage. Also when visiting another datu they used the good stuff as well.

Indeed it is a great piece.

Sajen · 5th February 2010, 04:40 PM

Very beautilful carvings at the handle and sheat, what a shame that it don't belong together.

Detlef

CharlesS · 6th February 2010, 12:48 AM

Nice all over, but one of the best barong scabbards I have seen, period.

4th February 2010, 05:24 PM	#1
Ascalon Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France Posts: 45	Barong with nice scabbard I just got this piece. All comments are more than welcome.

4th February 2010, 05:39 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	WOW Congratulations on your new acquisition!!! That is some beautiful carving. Could you please post the dimensions? Robert

4th February 2010, 05:48 PM	#3
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Must be a Datu parade piece very sweet .

4th February 2010, 07:28 PM	#4
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	WOW, the grain in that wood is gorgeous!!

4th February 2010, 07:29 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,290	I don't want to rain on anyone's parade . The carving is beautiful but the blade is too long for the scabbard . I've never seen a barong that sat so tall in its scabbard .

4th February 2010, 09:09 PM	#6
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	True it does seem like the sacabbard was made for a smaller barong but still it is still sooo..... sweet just display it out of the scabbard if it bothers you. Lew

5th February 2010, 02:21 AM	#8
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	kino, kinda like the Sinulog or Dinagyang, only in sulu...

5th February 2010, 02:28 AM	#9
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	I've heard and read this term used many times. What does "parade", in reference to swords mean??[/QUOTE] By Parade I mean fancier weapons were carried by Datu and higher ranking Moros at most public ceremonies such as weddings or a parade after a battle that they had won.

5th February 2010, 03:19 AM	#10
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	I'm not sure that this was for parade use, but more for semi-daily wear. Datu parade pieces showed more silver, ivory, gold, etc. And you are right Louie in your thoughts about parade usage. Also when visiting another datu they used the good stuff as well. Indeed it is a great piece.

5th February 2010, 04:40 PM	#11
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	Very beautilful carvings at the handle and sheat, what a shame that it don't belong together. Detlef

6th February 2010, 12:48 AM	#12
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Nice all over, but one of the best barong scabbards I have seen, period.