14th December 2023, 03:21 AM | #1 |
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Barung Restoration for Uncle
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!! |
14th December 2023, 05:54 AM | #2 |
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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. Last edited by Rick; 14th December 2023 at 06:07 AM. |
14th December 2023, 08:33 AM | #3 |
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That pattern is mesmerizing. Well done.
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14th December 2023, 09:53 AM | #4 | |
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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 |
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15th December 2023, 11:17 AM | #5 |
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Reminds me more of a watermelon skin. But prettier.
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