Maranao Barong

Ian · 29th July 2014, 04:05 PM

When thinking of odd barung, North Borneo should not be forgotten. There are some good pictures of northern Borneo barung in this old thread:

http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001304.html

The kakatua on the Maranao barung looks similar to some of these. Note that the ones from Sabah also have cylindrical rather than tapering handles.

Ian.

Nirghosa · 29th July 2014, 10:29 PM

I'll try to load some closer pics later.
Regarding the guard, that is a common theme on Maranao barongs

Battara · 29th July 2014, 11:24 PM

I would only add that Palawan barongs (near Borneo) seem to also be narrow and have round hilts (not pommels).

Sajen · 30th July 2014, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nirghosa

Regarding the guard, that is a common theme on Maranao barongs

Good to know, thank you!

29th July 2014, 04:05 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,396	When thinking of odd barung, North Borneo should not be forgotten. There are some good pictures of northern Borneo barung in this old thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001304.html The kakatua on the Maranao barung looks similar to some of these. Note that the ones from Sabah also have cylindrical rather than tapering handles. Ian.

29th July 2014, 10:29 PM	#2
Nirghosa Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 119	I'll try to load some closer pics later. Regarding the guard, that is a common theme on Maranao barongs

29th July 2014, 11:24 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	I would only add that Palawan barongs (near Borneo) seem to also be narrow and have round hilts (not pommels).