Barong for comment

Emanuel · 4th October 2014, 11:30 PM

Hello,

Here is another recently-acquired barong with intact pommel. A light etch reveals nice lamination.

Early 20th century Tausug?

Thanks,
Emanuel

Robert · 5th October 2014, 12:20 AM

Great barong with a wonderfully carved hilt and scabbard and no damage that I could see. I would think about polishing the silver ferrule if it were mine. Can you get any photos that show the lamination? My congratulations on a very nice score.

Sajen · 5th October 2014, 10:37 AM

Hello Emanuel,

would second what Robert has said, very nice and complete barung. Would also like to see the lamination. And agree also that I would polish the silver ferrule. Great catch!

Regards,
Detlef

CharlesS · 5th October 2014, 01:42 PM

Great to see one of these so complete with no damage to the lovely pommel and a complete and well carved scabbard. Congrats!!...finding barongs in this condition is getting is no easy thing!

Battara · 7th October 2014, 03:19 AM

Nice to have a complete hilt.

This could be a datu working piece with all of the intricate carving on hilt and scabbard.

4th October 2014, 11:30 PM	#1
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Barong for comment Hello, Here is another recently-acquired barong with intact pommel. A light etch reveals nice lamination. Early 20th century Tausug? Thanks, Emanuel Attached Images

5th October 2014, 12:20 AM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Great barong with a wonderfully carved hilt and scabbard and no damage that I could see. I would think about polishing the silver ferrule if it were mine. Can you get any photos that show the lamination? My congratulations on a very nice score.

5th October 2014, 10:37 AM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,779	Hello Emanuel, would second what Robert has said, very nice and complete barung. Would also like to see the lamination. And agree also that I would polish the silver ferrule. Great catch! Regards, Detlef

5th October 2014, 01:42 PM	#4
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Great to see one of these so complete with no damage to the lovely pommel and a complete and well carved scabbard. Congrats!!...finding barongs in this condition is getting is no easy thing!

7th October 2014, 03:19 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Nice to have a complete hilt. This could be a datu working piece with all of the intricate carving on hilt and scabbard.