SAMAL BARUNG2

tanaruz · 7th August 2020, 05:13 AM

Hi friends,

Another treasure to share- from the collection of my father. The barung is said to be Samal.

Loss of MOP or turtle scutes at both ends of the scabbard. The size is quite thin in terms of width and overall stature. A barung intended for a child, a woman or for concealment perhaps.

OAL: 21 inches/ 14 inch blade with a blade width(widest area) of only 1.75 inches.

Banati wood handle/pommel and silver ferrule.

Enjoy

Yves

Sajen · 7th August 2020, 01:35 PM

Hello Yves,

Nice one!

Would agree with you about the Samal origin. Here is one from my collection but much longer as yours but the style is similar: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=barong

Regards,
Detlef

Battara · 7th August 2020, 11:25 PM

For comparison here is my 19th century Samal barong (made of mastodon molar ivory):

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=samal+barong

tanaruz · 8th August 2020, 12:34 AM

Hello friends,

is this post or pre ww2 piece or much older?

Thank you in advance.

kind regards

Yves

Ian · 8th August 2020, 07:37 AM

The pictures are rather dark and the hilt is hard to see. However, I think both the hilt and scabbard are pre-WWII, perhaps 1920–1940. A clearer picture of the hilt would help.

tanaruz · 8th August 2020, 09:13 AM

Hello,

Thanks for the info. Here are additional pictures.

Regards,

Yves

Ian · 9th August 2020, 01:02 AM

Thanks Yves. Yes, that's what I thought the kakatua probably looked like. I think 1920–1940 should encompass its age.

tanaruz · 9th August 2020, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

Thanks Yves. Yes, that's what I thought the kakatua probably looked like. I think 1920–1940 should encompass its age.

Hello Sir,

Much thanks Sir.

Kindest regards,

Yves

7th August 2020, 05:13 AM	#1
tanaruz Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 267	SAMAL BARUNG2 Hi friends, Another treasure to share- from the collection of my father. The barung is said to be Samal. Loss of MOP or turtle scutes at both ends of the scabbard. The size is quite thin in terms of width and overall stature. A barung intended for a child, a woman or for concealment perhaps. OAL: 21 inches/ 14 inch blade with a blade width(widest area) of only 1.75 inches. Banati wood handle/pommel and silver ferrule. Enjoy Yves Attached Images

8th August 2020, 12:34 AM	#4
tanaruz Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 267	SAMAL BARUNG2 Hello friends, is this post or pre ww2 piece or much older? Thank you in advance. kind regards Yves

8th August 2020, 09:13 AM	#6
tanaruz Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 267	SAMAL BARUNG2 Hello, Thanks for the info. Here are additional pictures. Regards, Yves Attached Images

7th August 2020, 01:35 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,769	Hello Yves, Nice one! Would agree with you about the Samal origin. Here is one from my collection but much longer as yours but the style is similar: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=barong Regards, Detlef

7th August 2020, 11:25 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	For comparison here is my 19th century Samal barong (made of mastodon molar ivory): http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=samal+barong

8th August 2020, 07:37 AM	#5
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,197	The pictures are rather dark and the hilt is hard to see. However, I think both the hilt and scabbard are pre-WWII, perhaps 1920–1940. A clearer picture of the hilt would help.

9th August 2020, 01:02 AM	#7
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,197	Thanks Yves. Yes, that's what I thought the kakatua probably looked like. I think 1920–1940 should encompass its age.