Newly Acquired Datu Barong Sword

Aslan Paladin · 16th October 2018, 09:39 AM

I've just bought this datu barong sword with a kamagong/horn and ivory/bone junggayan pommel and I would like to share some pics for our data base. Prior to this I already have one but this new one has a complete pommel unlike my previous one which has a broken beak (pics can be seen here http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=23502). I have asked Battara to restore it to its former glory and I know he will do a magnificent job as he always does. Pics are from the seller. Comments would be appreciated. Thanks.

CharlesS · 16th October 2018, 01:36 PM

Looks to be a gorgeous example after some restoration and 'tlc'.

Congrats!

Ian · 16th October 2018, 03:18 PM

Looks like a very nice example of a known type of barung with MOP inlays in the pommel. Although showing some wear and tear on the hilt, the pommel seems to be all there--often they show some chipping or are missing some of the MOP plates. I'm sure Jose will do a wonderful job on it.

Ian.

Sajen · 16th October 2018, 07:22 PM

Hi Algelan,

very nice example, you will know already who will restore the broken band at the hilt!

It's otherwise in more as good condition but very well paid!

Regards,
Detlef

Aslan Paladin · 17th October 2018, 10:10 AM

Thanks Charles, it is indeed going to be a stand out addition to my collection once it is restored. It is hard to find datu barongs of this type with the pommels intact (plume, beak and inlays).

Ian - rather than mother of pearl, I think the pommel inlays are either ivory (hopefully) or bone, with a few of the inlays inlaid themselves in the center with black dots probably made of water buffalo horn. The middle silver band is damaged, looks like missing a large section. The plaited silver wire bands appear to be intact though, maybe just needing to be fixed in place by soldering once the damaged band is fixed or replaced. The bottom part of the scabbard is also damaged and the blade is extensively pitted. But as you've said Jose will do a wonderful job on it - he was exactly who I had in mind to restore the sword when I decided to bid on it.

Sajen - If the middle band wasn't damaged like that I would have just taken the sword as is, the blade I could just smooth out myself and the damaged bottom part of the scabbard I would just leave alone. But we all know there is only one man who could do justice with regards to the type of restoration this sword deserves. And I think I did get a steal with the price I paid for it and it will be more obvious once it is finally restored to its old glory.

Aslan Paladin · 9th April 2019, 08:18 PM

I have received the restored datu barong from Jose and as always he has done a magnificent job. Here are the pictures of the restored sword. Enjoy.

Aslan Paladin · 9th April 2019, 08:23 PM

Here is a side by side comparison of the sword before and after restoration.

mross · 9th April 2019, 08:46 PM

Darn

Jose, that's some nice work

kai · 10th April 2019, 06:05 PM

Darn, Algelan, that's some nice barung!

16th October 2018, 09:39 AM	#1
Aslan Paladin Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Te Aroha, New Zealand Posts: 122	Newly Acquired Datu Barong Sword I've just bought this datu barong sword with a kamagong/horn and ivory/bone junggayan pommel and I would like to share some pics for our data base. Prior to this I already have one but this new one has a complete pommel unlike my previous one which has a broken beak (pics can be seen here http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=23502). I have asked Battara to restore it to its former glory and I know he will do a magnificent job as he always does. Pics are from the seller. Comments would be appreciated. Thanks. Attached Images Last edited by Aslan Paladin; 16th October 2018 at 12:50 PM.

9th April 2019, 08:18 PM	#6
Aslan Paladin Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Te Aroha, New Zealand Posts: 122	I have received the restored datu barong from Jose and as always he has done a magnificent job. Here are the pictures of the restored sword. Enjoy. Attached Images

9th April 2019, 08:23 PM	#7
Aslan Paladin Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Te Aroha, New Zealand Posts: 122	Here is a side by side comparison of the sword before and after restoration. Attached Images

16th October 2018, 01:36 PM	#2
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Looks to be a gorgeous example after some restoration and 'tlc'. Congrats!

16th October 2018, 03:18 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,200	Looks like a very nice example of a known type of barung with MOP inlays in the pommel. Although showing some wear and tear on the hilt, the pommel seems to be all there--often they show some chipping or are missing some of the MOP plates. I'm sure Jose will do a wonderful job on it. Ian.

16th October 2018, 07:22 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Hi Algelan, very nice example, you will know already who will restore the broken band at the hilt! It's otherwise in more as good condition but very well paid! Regards, Detlef

17th October 2018, 10:10 AM	#5
Aslan Paladin Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Te Aroha, New Zealand Posts: 122	Thanks Charles, it is indeed going to be a stand out addition to my collection once it is restored. It is hard to find datu barongs of this type with the pommels intact (plume, beak and inlays). Ian - rather than mother of pearl, I think the pommel inlays are either ivory (hopefully) or bone, with a few of the inlays inlaid themselves in the center with black dots probably made of water buffalo horn. The middle silver band is damaged, looks like missing a large section. The plaited silver wire bands appear to be intact though, maybe just needing to be fixed in place by soldering once the damaged band is fixed or replaced. The bottom part of the scabbard is also damaged and the blade is extensively pitted. But as you've said Jose will do a wonderful job on it - he was exactly who I had in mind to restore the sword when I decided to bid on it. Sajen - If the middle band wasn't damaged like that I would have just taken the sword as is, the blade I could just smooth out myself and the damaged bottom part of the scabbard I would just leave alone. But we all know there is only one man who could do justice with regards to the type of restoration this sword deserves. And I think I did get a steal with the price I paid for it and it will be more obvious once it is finally restored to its old glory.

9th April 2019, 08:46 PM	#8
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	Darn Jose, that's some nice work

10th April 2019, 06:05 PM	#9
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Darn, Algelan, that's some nice barung!