11th March 2023, 01:20 PM | #1 |
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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 |
12th March 2023, 07:29 AM | #2 |
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Interesting piece. The "nose" and top tail are in modified form and wonderfully and intricately carved.
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12th March 2023, 12:06 PM | #3 |
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A very nice mid. to end 20th century barung, very nice!
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12th March 2023, 01:28 PM | #4 |
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Hi Yves,
Nice modern piece. As Battara notes, very nice carving on hilt and scabbard. Interesting use of tape instead of rattan wrapping. |
13th March 2023, 08:55 AM | #5 |
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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 |
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